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June 19, 2013

Triple Berry Hand Pies

Triple Berry Hand Pies Triple Berry Hand Pies

Fresh fruit pies are an absolute must this time of year! Especially if you live somewhere with a VERY tiny window to buy berries locally and you really, really love pie. And really, who doesn’t love berries and pie?

Triple Berry Hand Pies

Triple Berry Hand Pies

These mini portable versions are cute, easy to share (although you really may struggle with that part!), and still go perfectly with a scoop of vanilla! I used 3 different kinds of berries, (because 3 is better than one, right?!) but you can definitely just adjust the portion and use one or two if that works better for you. Make them your own!

Triple Berry Hand Pies

Triple Berry Hand Pies

Start to finish, these only took about an hour and 15 minutes, and a lot of that time was the dough doing its own thing (chilling and stuff) – not bad for completely homemade hand pies!

Triple Berry Hand Pies

Triple Berry Hand Pies

And the taste?! Oh the taste!!! I give em’ 5 stars! And with their rich buttery crust (it’s flaky, too!), and sweet berry middle, you will too. xo

Triple Berry Hand Pies

Triple Berry Hand Pies

Triple Berry Hand Pies – Baker by Nature

Makes 8 hand pies

Ingredients:

For the Pie Pastry:

2 1/4 cups all purpose flour

1/2 tablespoon sugar

1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon zest

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1 cup COLD unsalted butter, cut into tiny pieces

1/2 cup greek yogurt

Instructions:

In a large bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, zest, salt, and baking powder. Add the butter, working it in with your hands until it resembles a coarse mixture. The butter should be pea sized when you stop working it in.

Stir in the sour Greek yogurt. The dough will still be very scraggly. Turn it out onto a well floured surface, and bring it together with a few quick kneads.

Pat the dough into a log, and roll it into a large rectangle. Lightly flour the top of the dough, then fold it in half, then in half again, and re-roll it out into another large rectangle. Fold dough in half, then in half, and wrap tightly in saran wrap.

Chill for at least 30.

Preheat the oven to 425Β°F; place a rack on the middle shelf. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Roll the dough into a large square that’s about 1/8 of an inch thick. With a straight edge and pastry wheel, cut out sixteen 3 inch squares. Using a small cutter, make a small cut out shape (you can really get creative here… I used an old wine cap) on 8 of the squares. Fill the other uncut 8 squares with a heaping tablespoon of the berry filling, then match up each one with a cut out piece of dough. I feel like that just got confusing! What I’m trying to say is there are 16 squares. 8 squares get fruit topping; 8 squares get small cuts. Once you’ve done this, match them up. Makes sense, right? At this point you’ll want your beaten egg close by. Lightly brush the edges and tops of each pie and crimp the sides together using a small fork.

For the Triple Berry Filling:

1 cup fresh blueberries

1/2 cup fresh raspberries

1/2 cup fresh black berries

1/3 cup sugar

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions:

Combine all the ingredients in a saucepan set over medium high heat. Simmer, stirring almost constantly, until the mixture starts to thicken – about 5 minutes. Turn to very low and let cook for another 2 minutes before removing from the heat. Transfer the cooked berry mixture to a bowl and let cool to room temperature.

For the tops:

1 large egg, beaten

sugar for sprinkling

Instructions:

Top each filled square with a cut out square, and gently press the edges with a fork to seal.

Lightly brush the top of each pie with the beaten egg, and then generously sprinkle with sugar. Transfer the pies to the prepared baking sheet.

Bake the pies for 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven, and cool for at least 20 minutes before serving.

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  1. Tieghan says

    June 19, 2013 at 1:22 pm

    These look amazing sound even better! YUM!

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  2. Jen @ Savory Simple says

    June 19, 2013 at 1:22 pm

    There’s something about this type of homemade pastry that’s always so beautiful to me. I love these.

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    • bakerbynature says

      June 20, 2013 at 2:41 am

      Thanks, Jen! I think all pies are pretty darn awesome.

      Reply
  3. carrian says

    June 19, 2013 at 1:31 pm

    this looks incredible!

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  4. Eva @ Eva Bakes says

    June 19, 2013 at 1:39 pm

    Gorgeous hand pies! I would definitely have a hard time sharing these. πŸ™‚

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  5. Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says

    June 19, 2013 at 1:43 pm

    OMG these are so cute, and Michael’s obsessed with fruit pies so he’d looove these!

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    • bakerbynature says

      June 20, 2013 at 2:41 am

      Girl, you gotta make em’! Or just come over here and take some haha.

      Reply
  6. Julia {The Roasted Root} says

    June 19, 2013 at 1:43 pm

    How fun and gorgeous! I definitely need to try making some hand pies, they look like lots of fun. My mom would love baking up a batch of these with me next time I visit. πŸ™‚

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  7. Dan from Platter Talk says

    June 19, 2013 at 1:47 pm

    Hot looking stuff, Ashley! I wish I had some of those waiting for me somewhere – anywhere! Nice job, again.

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    • bakerbynature says

      June 20, 2013 at 2:42 am

      Thanks, Dan! You’re the best!

      Reply
  8. Cathy Pollak ~ Noble Pig says

    June 19, 2013 at 2:39 pm

    Oh my these are like the cutest little things ever. I’m sure it’s hard to eat just one or three! Wow.

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    • bakerbynature says

      June 20, 2013 at 2:42 am

      Yeah we definitely didn’t stop at three… hehe

      Reply
  9. Ashley Bee (Quarter Life Crisis Cuisine) says

    June 19, 2013 at 2:44 pm

    I’ve yet to make my own pie crust, hah, too scary for me! But these look so delicious, I might have to give it a try.

    Reply
  10. Ari @ Ari's Menu says

    June 19, 2013 at 3:00 pm

    OMG!!! That flakey crust and that perfect combo of berries in the middle. Dyyyying. Need. Like, yesterday.

    Reply
    • bakerbynature says

      June 20, 2013 at 2:42 am

      Yes you DO! xo

      Reply
  11. Amy @ Elephant Eats says

    June 19, 2013 at 3:23 pm

    oh my gosh, these are so cute!!! I love mini/individual foods. These are so perfect for taking on a picnic or something πŸ™‚

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    • bakerbynature says

      June 20, 2013 at 2:43 am

      Totally!!! P.S. Picnics in the park… Gah, I love em’!

      Reply
  12. Zainab @ Blahnik Baker says

    June 19, 2013 at 3:27 pm

    Fresh berries always make the best pies! I love these cute hand pies. I have to try making my own crust…scares me but these make it so worth a try.

    Reply
  13. Jennifer @ Not Your Momma's Cookie says

    June 19, 2013 at 3:40 pm

    Oh, I love hand pies! Mine always look very…umm…homemade, while yours look totally perfect! πŸ™‚ I think I need to try that pastry recipe!

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  14. Kelly Senyei | Just a Taste says

    June 19, 2013 at 4:19 pm

    These are absolutely stunning! Love all that big blueberry flavor!

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  15. Stacy | Wicked Good Kitchen says

    June 19, 2013 at 4:30 pm

    Oh, girl…your Triple Berry Hand Pies look seriously wicked! Love that you added lemon zest to your pastry as well as Greek yogurt! KILLER. I’m working on a “triple berry” treat this week, too! Love berries, love pie! xo

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  16. liz says

    June 19, 2013 at 4:39 pm

    Beautifully done! I love a triple berry filling…as well as your mini versions of pie πŸ™‚

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  17. Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking says

    June 19, 2013 at 4:53 pm

    I would not be able to resist these for a second! They look so darn delicious, flaky and buttery. The perfect little summer pies!

    Reply
  18. Kelly @ Life made Sweeter says

    June 19, 2013 at 5:16 pm

    Love fresh summer berries in pies πŸ™‚ Fabulous job on the homemade pastry! These look amazing!

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  19. Anne ~ Uni Homemaker says

    June 19, 2013 at 5:39 pm

    Looks amazing Ashley! I love berry pies so I know I’ll love this.

    Reply
  20. Abby @ The Frosted Vegan says

    June 19, 2013 at 6:14 pm

    Pie in my hand, like now!

    Reply
  21. Kristina Wagner @ Farmers Market Kitchen says

    June 19, 2013 at 6:23 pm

    They look so beautiful πŸ™‚ Also, thanks for posting so often… I love that I can always come to the site and see something new.

    farmersmarketkitchen.com

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  22. Amanda @ Once Upon a Recipe says

    June 19, 2013 at 6:51 pm

    Oh, heck yes! Homemade hand pies have been on my to-bake list for ages now. I really must find some time to get on it. These look beautiful and so tasty!

    Reply
  23. Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says

    June 19, 2013 at 7:47 pm

    I’m not sure you understand how much I love this recipe. Baked berry pies make my heart race, I LOVE THEM. Thanks for this!

    Reply
  24. Mr. & Mrs. P says

    June 19, 2013 at 8:01 pm

    Yum.. So flaky and wonderful!! Love the little cutout on the dough!!!

    Reply
  25. cassie says

    June 19, 2013 at 8:58 pm

    These are beyond gorgeous, girl. Well-done!!

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    • bakerbynature says

      June 20, 2013 at 2:40 am

      Thanks, Cassie! You’re such a sweetie πŸ™‚

      Reply
  26. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says

    June 20, 2013 at 12:33 am

    Ashley, these look perfect for any occasion! I can’t wait for berry season to be upon us again! πŸ˜€

    Reply
    • bakerbynature says

      June 20, 2013 at 2:41 am

      I hope for your sake it’s soon!? I’m so happy to have berries at the market again!

      Reply
  27. Marcie says

    June 20, 2013 at 1:00 am

    Ashley, you’ve hit it outta the park with these! They look fabulous!

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  28. Erin | The Law Student's Wife says

    June 20, 2013 at 1:52 am

    Why have 1 berry when I can have THREE. You won’t be offended when I pile on the ice cream, right?

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    • bakerbynature says

      June 20, 2013 at 2:39 am

      I’ll bring the pies if you bring the ice cream! xo

      Reply
  29. Kathy @ Food Wine Thyme says

    June 20, 2013 at 2:36 am

    I think hand pies are such a great way to have dessert but still be able to control the portion. I would absolutely love some right now.

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    • bakerbynature says

      June 20, 2013 at 2:40 am

      I wish you were here so I could share!

      Reply
  30. Kathryn says

    June 20, 2013 at 9:10 am

    Oh these are so cute! I love how mini they are.

    Reply
  31. Joanne says

    June 20, 2013 at 10:51 am

    You need to teach me your pie crust rolling out ways because the last time i tried to make hand pies it was a serious mess! Or I’ll just come over and borrow a pie or two. To satisfy the cravings you’ve now seriously induced!

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  32. Jackie @ Domestic Fits says

    June 20, 2013 at 2:47 pm

    Beautiful job lady! And your pastry looks perfect!

    Reply
  33. Nancy/SpicieFoodie says

    June 20, 2013 at 4:00 pm

    We love fresh fruit hand pies and pastries. I love the ease of your recipe, the pies look divine! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  34. Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry says

    June 20, 2013 at 4:48 pm

    I kinda just want to eat that crust and call it a day! It looks so flaky and buttery but then I would miss out on the delicious berry filling. Five stars!!

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  35. kristy @ the wicked noodle says

    June 20, 2013 at 4:53 pm

    These are so rustic and gorgeous! Makes me so happy it’s summer πŸ™‚

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  36. Ashley says

    June 20, 2013 at 8:12 pm

    I love hand pies! Regular pies I can easily pass on but if there’s a handpie? I’m all over it. Makes no sense but that’s okay : ) And three berries are definitely better than one!

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  37. Kita says

    June 20, 2013 at 9:14 pm

    Holy snap, these look amazing.

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  38. Miss Messy says

    June 21, 2013 at 2:21 pm

    Triple berry?! How delicious and cute! I could so go for one of these right now!

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  39. CCU says

    June 25, 2013 at 4:54 am

    These hand pies are simply beautiful πŸ˜€

    Cheers
    CCU

    Reply
  40. Angelica says

    June 17, 2015 at 9:41 pm

    did you use full-fat or nonfat greek yogurt? I only have nonfat on hand….

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    • bakerbynature says

      June 17, 2015 at 11:37 pm

      Hi Angelica. I used full-fat, but non-fat may work.

      Reply

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