BLUEBERRY HAND PIES RECIPE RECIPES

Steps:

• Wash the berries and pat dry. Mash up half of the blueberries in a small bowl.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the sugar, salt and tapioca flour. Add the mashed blueberries, orange juice and orange zest and stir to combine. Let the mixture sit for 15 minutes. Fold in the whole berries.
• Line a 9-inch pie plate with aluminum foil. Place the blueberry mixture into the foil and place in the freezer until solid, approximately 6 to 8 hours.
• Once the filling is frozen, remove from the aluminum foil and wrap in plastic wrap and store in a freezer bag for up to 3 months.
• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
• Unroll first piece of dough and place into a 9-inch pie pan, making sure the dough reaches to the lip of the pie pan. Trim excess, if necessary. Prick the bottom and sides with a fork and set aside. Unroll second piece of dough and cut into 1 1/8-inch wide strips that are at least 10-inches long. Using a ruler that is 1 1/8-inches wide, lay the ruler on the dough at 1 edge and roll across dough using the edge of the ruler as you go to cut through the dough.
• Remove the frozen pie filling from the freezer and place into the prepared dough in the pan. Lightly brush the edge of the crust with the egg yolk. Lay 4 strips of dough across the top of the filling horizontally, leaving an even amount of space in between each strip. Fold back 2 alternating strips and lay down another strip in the middle of the pie, perpendicular to the other strips. Return the strips that are laid back to their original position. Next, fold back the other 2 strips and lay down a strip to the left of the center perpendicular strip. Return the strips that are laid back to their original position and repeat on the other side of the perpendicular strip, folding back the same 2 strips as you did on the other side. Once you have a lattice, brush all the strips of dough with the egg yolk, trim excess dough and pinch strips and edge of crust in order to seal. Place on the bottom rack of the oven and bake for about 1 hour 15 minutes. The pie should be bubbling lightly around the edges. If the lattice is not browned enough in the center, place under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes.
• Place the pie on a rack and allow to cool to room temperature before serving, approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

Steps:

• Combine the jam and blueberries in a medium bowl. Zest the lemon to measure 1 tsp (5 mL). Add to the bowl and mix well.Unroll the pie dough onto a lightly floured surface. Use a 3" (7.5-cm) biscuit cutter to cut 8 circles from each piece of the pie dough.Place 1 scant tbsp (15 mL) of filling onto each circle. Top with the remaining dough circles and press the edges to seal. Crimp the edges with a fork. Cut 2 small slits in the middle of each pie to vent.Whisk the egg in a small bowl. Lightly brush the egg wash over the pies.Combine the sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle over the pies.Spray the Deluxe Air Fryer cooking trays with oil. Place 4 pies on each cooking tray. Place one tray on the top rack and one on the middle rack.Turn the wheel to select the BAKE setting; press the wheel to select. Turn the wheel to adjust the time to 14 minutes. Press the wheel to start. Switch the cooking trays halfway through cooking (you’ll hear beeps as a reminder). The pies should be golden brown.If desired, juice the lemon to measure 1 tsp (5 mL). Mix the juice and powdered sugar in a small bowl until smooth, then drizzle over the pies.