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Irresistible Huckleberry Hand Pies Recipe with Easy Honey Butter Crust

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These hand pies, wrapped in a flaky honey butter crust, feature tart huckleberries balanced by subtle floral honey notes. Quick and easy to make, they are perfect for a comforting dessert or snack.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (310g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 3 tablespoons (60ml) honey
  • 4 to 6 tablespoons (60-90ml) cold water
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups (about 250g) fresh or frozen huckleberries, rinsed and drained if fresh
  • ⅓ cup (65g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) lemon juice
  • 1 ½ tablespoons (12g) cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar or coarse sugar (for sprinkling)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Add cold, cubed butter and cut into flour using a pastry cutter or two forks until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces.
  2. Drizzle honey over the mixture. Slowly add 4 tablespoons cold water, mixing gently with a fork. Add more water, one tablespoon at a time, until dough holds together when pressed. Avoid overmixing.
  3. Shape dough into two discs, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine huckleberries, sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and vanilla extract. Toss gently to coat and let sit while dough chills.
  5. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one dough disc to about ⅛-inch (3mm) thickness. Cut circles about 4-5 inches in diameter. Gather scraps, reroll, and repeat.
  6. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of filling onto center of each dough circle. Brush edges with water, fold dough over to form half-moon shape, and press edges firmly with a fork to seal.
  7. Place pies on parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush tops with beaten egg and sprinkle with turbinado or coarse sugar.
  8. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake pies for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
  9. Let pies cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Keep butter cold to ensure a flaky crust. Do not overwork the dough to avoid toughness. Chill dough before baking to maintain shape. Adjust cornstarch if filling is too runny. Use egg wash and sugar for a glossy, crunchy top. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free blend; for vegan, use coconut oil and flax egg.

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Keywords: huckleberry hand pies, honey butter crust, quick dessert, berry hand pies, flaky crust, easy baking, handheld pies

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