Blueberry Puff Pastry Pies Recipes

BLUEBERRY HAND PIES

Steps:

• For the filling: Combine the blueberries and granulated sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and cook, stirring, until the sugar is melted and the berries have started to burst, a few minutes. Stir together the cornstarch and lemon juice in a small bowl until combined, then add to the blueberry mixture. Add the lemon zest and vanilla and continue to cook until glossy and thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool completely. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
• For the pastry: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment.
• To make the pies, unfold the thawed pastry and roll out to 10-inch squares if necessary. Cut each square in quarters, making four 5-inch squares from each. Spoon 1 1/2 tablespoons of cooled filling onto one corner of each square. Brush around the squares with the egg wash. Fold the pasty over the filling on each to make a triangle, pressing lightly to remove any air pockets. Crimp the edges shut with a fork. Put the pies on the prepared baking sheets. Brush the tops of the pies with the egg wash. Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack set over a baking sheet.
• For the glaze: Mix the powdered sugar, vanilla and 1/3 cup cold water in a bowl until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the pies and let set until dry.

BLUEBERRY SLAB PIE

Steps:

• Stir together the blueberries, lemon zest and lemon juice in a medium pot. Begin to heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the berries begin to burst, 3 to 5 minutes. Use a potato masher to smash the berries a couple times at the beginning to help encourage the process.
• Stir together the sugar, cornstarch and salt in a small bowl. Sprinkle this mixture over the berries and stir well to combine. Continue to cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture begins to thicken and bubble from the center of the pot, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Stir in the butter and vanilla until well combined. Cool the filling completely. (The filling can be made up to 2 days ahead; store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.)
• On a clean, dry work surface, gently roll out one of the sheets of puff pastry with a rolling pin to flatten it, flouring the surface only if necessary. Gently transfer the dough to a shallow 9-by-13-inch pan (such as a quarter baking sheet) pressing firmly into the base and edges and allowing the excess to hang off the sides. Pour the cooled filling into the crust and spread in an even layer. Chill while you prepare the remaining dough.
• Roll out the second sheet of puff pastry the same way. Gently transfer to the top of the pie and press the edges firmly all the way around to seal and flatten slightly. Gently fold the edges of the crust under itself all the way around. Use a fork or your fingers to crimp and seal the pie.
• Chill the pie in the refrigerator while you preheat the oven to 400 degrees F with a rack in the lower third (if you have a pizza stone, place it on the rack).
• Whisk together the egg and water in a small bowl. Brush the egg wash mixture over the crust, focusing on the center portion rather than the edges, which tend to brown enough on their own. Sprinkle turbinado sugar evenly over the pie. Cut a few vents into the center of the pie with a paring knife.
• Transfer the pie to the oven (on top of the pizza stone if using). Bake until the pie is deeply golden brown and the filling bubbles through the vents, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool at least 1 hour before slicing and serving.