Blackberry Hand Pies wrap glossy canned blackberry filling inside six crimped pastry half-moons, fry them one at a time, and brush both sides with a thin sugar glaze. The ingredient list is short, but oil temperature, filling restraint, and tight seals determine whether the crust becomes crisp or greasy and whether fruit stays inside. The recipe records thirty minutes of preparation, three minutes of cooking, and thirty-three minutes total. That three-minute figure represents the two-to-three-minute fry for each pie, while completing all six sequentially extends the practical frying schedule.
Blackberry Hand Pies Ingredients
Pie Ingredients: 21 oz. can blackberry pie filling; Refrigerated pie crust.
Sugar Glaze Ingredients: 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon corn syrup; 1 tablespoon water; Vegetable oil for frying.
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How to Make Blackberry Hand Pies
- Heat oil: Fill a heavy Dutch oven or heavy bottom pot 4-5 inches deep with vegetable oil. Use an oil or candy thermometer to monitor the temperature. Bring oil to 375°F. If your oil is too cold, the pies will absorb too much oil. If it's too hot, they will burn.
- Prepare pie crust: Roll out your refrigerated pie crust. Use a 5-6" bowl to trace a round shape. Cut out with a knife. If your bowl doesn't fit onto your pie crust 3 times you can use a rolling pin and roll your pie crust out a little more. Cut out 6 rounds total.
- Add filling: Spoon about 2 tablespoons of blackberry pie filling onto the pie crust round (more or less depending on how much you can fit without it spilling out when sealing.)
- Seal pies: Using your fingers, brush water on the edges of the crust to help seal the edges together. Fold pie round over and crimp the edges to seal pie crust together.
- Make glaze: In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar, corn syrup and water together to make your glaze. Set aside; cover with a damp paper towel to prevent it from drying out while you fry the pies.
- Fry pies: Deep fry one hand pie at a time in the hot oil. Fry them for 2-3 minutes, or until the pie crust is a deep golden brown. Remove from oil and place on a paper towel.
- Glaze pies: Using a pastry brush, brush glaze over both sides of hand pie. Place on a baking sheet or cooling rack.
- Finish up: Repeat the frying and glazing process with the rest of the hand pies. Serve immediately.
For storage details after serving, the USDA leftovers and food safety guidance.
Why the Order Matters
Fill a heavy Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot four to five inches deep with vegetable oil, attach an oil or candy thermometer, and heat to 375°F. Roll out the refrigerated pie crust and use a five-to-six-inch bowl as a guide. If necessary, roll it slightly farther so three rounds fit on each crust sheet; cut six rounds total. Place about two tablespoons from the 21-ounce can of blackberry pie filling on every round, reducing the amount if needed to preserve a clean border. Brush edges with water, fold each round into a half-moon, and crimp firmly. Mix half cup powdered sugar, one teaspoon corn syrup, and one tablespoon water; cover the glaze with a damp paper towel. Fry one pie at a time for two to three minutes until deep golden, drain on paper towel, brush glaze over both sides, and transfer to a rack. Repeat and serve immediately.
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Critical Visual and Timing Cues
Watch the thermometer throughout frying. Oil cooler than 375°F encourages pastry to absorb fat, while overheated oil can burn the exterior before the layers cook. A four-to-five-inch depth needs ample headroom in a stable heavy pot. Keep each measured filling mound centered and leave its rim free of berry syrup. Water should lightly dampen the edge rather than saturate it. Press before fork-crimping, then inspect the full semicircle for gaps. Keep waiting pies cool and fry only one at a time so the temperature recovers predictably. A finished pie should be deep golden after two to three minutes. Drain briefly before glazing, but brush while warm enough for the mixture to flow over both sides. Keep unused glaze covered so its surface does not crust.
Serving and Storage
Serve all six hand pies fresh and warm, allowing enough cooling time that the blackberry center is safe to bite. Place them in one layer on a rack or platter rather than stacking, which traps steam and softens the crust. For leftovers, cool completely before covering and refrigerating; reheat in an oven or air fryer when possible to restore crispness. A microwave warms the fruit but tends to soften fried pastry. The filling, cutting, sealing, and glazing can be staged efficiently, yet frying should remain close to service. Never leave hot oil unattended, move the pot while it is hot, or handle used oil until it has cooled fully. The pies contain gluten and may contain dairy depending on the refrigerated crust brand, so inspect its label for dietary needs.
Practical Kitchen Notes
Use one 21-ounce can of blackberry pie filling without adding fresh berries, sugar, lemon, cinnamon, or butter. Refrigerated pie crust is the complete pastry component. The five-to-six-inch tracing bowl and slight optional reroll are intended to deliver exactly six rounds. About two tablespoons filling is a target, but preventing leakage is more important than forcing in the last spoonful. Glaze consists only of half cup powdered sugar, one teaspoon corn syrup, and one tablespoon water. Vegetable oil belongs in the fryer and is not measured into the glaze. The official three-minute cook time describes a single pie's fry range; because the source explicitly says one at a time, maintain that procedure rather than frying several together to shorten the elapsed time.
Details Worth Preserving
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Recorded Recipe Tips
- These hand pies are best enjoyed fresh and warm.
- You can substitute other pie fillings like apple or cherry if preferred.
Conclusion
Blackberry Hand Pies makes 6 hand pies in 33 recorded minutes. Preserve every listed quantity, temperature, timing cue, and ordered instruction for the intended result.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → How many servings does Blackberry Hand Pies make?
It makes 6 hand pies and serves 6.
- → How long does Blackberry Hand Pies take?
The recipe records 30 minutes of preparation, 3 minutes of cooking, and 33 minutes total.
- → Why must the frying oil stay at 375°F?
Cooler oil makes the crust absorb grease, while hotter oil can burn the outside before the pastry cooks through.
- → How much blackberry filling goes into each pie?
Use about 2 tablespoons, reducing it slightly whenever necessary to leave a clean edge that can seal without leaking.