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?
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!
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!
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 – 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 425°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.
These look amazing sound even better! YUM!
There’s something about this type of homemade pastry that’s always so beautiful to me. I love these.
Thanks, Jen! I think all pies are pretty darn awesome.
this looks incredible!
Gorgeous hand pies! I would definitely have a hard time sharing these. 🙂
OMG these are so cute, and Michael’s obsessed with fruit pies so he’d looove these!
Girl, you gotta make em’! Or just come over here and take some haha.
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. 🙂
Hot looking stuff, Ashley! I wish I had some of those waiting for me somewhere – anywhere! Nice job, again.
Thanks, Dan! You’re the best!
Oh my these are like the cutest little things ever. I’m sure it’s hard to eat just one or three! Wow.
Yeah we definitely didn’t stop at three… hehe
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.
OMG!!! That flakey crust and that perfect combo of berries in the middle. Dyyyying. Need. Like, yesterday.
Yes you DO! xo
oh my gosh, these are so cute!!! I love mini/individual foods. These are so perfect for taking on a picnic or something 🙂
Totally!!! P.S. Picnics in the park… Gah, I love em’!
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.
Oh, I love hand pies! Mine always look very…umm…homemade, while yours look totally perfect! 🙂 I think I need to try that pastry recipe!
These are absolutely stunning! Love all that big blueberry flavor!
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
Beautifully done! I love a triple berry filling…as well as your mini versions of pie 🙂
I would not be able to resist these for a second! They look so darn delicious, flaky and buttery. The perfect little summer pies!
Love fresh summer berries in pies 🙂 Fabulous job on the homemade pastry! These look amazing!
Looks amazing Ashley! I love berry pies so I know I’ll love this.
Pie in my hand, like now!
They look so beautiful 🙂 Also, thanks for posting so often… I love that I can always come to the site and see something new.
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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!
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!
Yum.. So flaky and wonderful!! Love the little cutout on the dough!!!
These are beyond gorgeous, girl. Well-done!!
Thanks, Cassie! You’re such a sweetie 🙂
Ashley, these look perfect for any occasion! I can’t wait for berry season to be upon us again! 😀
I hope for your sake it’s soon!? I’m so happy to have berries at the market again!
Ashley, you’ve hit it outta the park with these! They look fabulous!
Why have 1 berry when I can have THREE. You won’t be offended when I pile on the ice cream, right?
I’ll bring the pies if you bring the ice cream! xo
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.
I wish you were here so I could share!
Oh these are so cute! I love how mini they are.
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!
Beautiful job lady! And your pastry looks perfect!
We love fresh fruit hand pies and pastries. I love the ease of your recipe, the pies look divine! Thanks for sharing.
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!!
These are so rustic and gorgeous! Makes me so happy it’s summer 🙂
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!
Holy snap, these look amazing.
Triple berry?! How delicious and cute! I could so go for one of these right now!
These hand pies are simply beautiful 😀
Cheers
CCU
did you use full-fat or nonfat greek yogurt? I only have nonfat on hand….
Hi Angelica. I used full-fat, but non-fat may work.