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Blackberry Turnovers Recipe (Hand Pies)

By Christina | Food Apparel 16 Comments

Need a pie that’s single-serve AND portable? Look no further than a classic Blackberry Turnover (or as I like to call it, Hand Pie).

Blackberry Turnovers (Hand Pies): single-serve and portable! @foodapparel

Hey friends! Another day…..and another pie! Let me tell you, anything blackberry has a special place in my heart. We had some huge blackberry bushes behind my house when I was growing up, and I, being the smallest one of the bunch, had the task to literally crawl inside the bushes to pick berries from all of those hard-to-reach places. Thank goodness they were a thornless variety, and also that I never got lost in there! It was kind of a jungle, I tell ya.

Blackberry Turnovers (Hand Pies): single-serve and portable! @foodapparel

Everyday I wish that I had a blackberry bush. But alas, that will have to wait until I have a better spot to plant one. It will happen though. For now, I just always con my mother into bringing me loads and loads of blackberries whenever she comes to visit. It’s kind of a standing rule. The berries are sweet, tart, big, plump, and juicy! Oh, and did I mention that they stain your hands…. a lot?

I love making these blackberry turnovers with my stash. I like calling these hand pies – there’s just something so right sounding about it. Hand pies are so convenient – they are a great on-the-go kind of treat. You can also do lots of other kinds of fruit in these – how about taking this apple-pear galette, chopping the fruit a little smaller, and transforming it into handpies? Or you could go raspberry…..or blueberry…. Lots of endless possibilities here.

Blackberry Turnovers (Hand Pies): single-serve and portable! @foodapparel

Blackberry Turnovers (Hand Pies): single-serve and portable! @foodapparel
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Blackberry Turnovers (Hand Pies)

Course Dessert, pie
Cuisine Classic
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 8 -12 turnovers (depending on size)
Author Christina Lakey

Ingredients

  • 2 to 2 and 1/2 cups blackberries if frozen, thaw well before use, and thoroughly drain the liquid that comes off to avoid "pie soup", fresh or frozen
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon fresh lemon zest optional
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch for frozen, 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 double-crust pastry crust try our flaky all-butter, flaky shortening, or use store bought
  • 1 egg optional, beaten, for egg wash
  • Granulated sugar optional, to dust

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Combine berries with sugar, zest, and cornstarch. If whole fresh berries, lightly mash to help release just a little bit of the juices. Let stand for at least 10 minutes while prepping your pie crust.
  3. Roll out pie crust (I recommend still rolling as two separate crusts to avoid overworking. You may roll scraps after the initial turnovers are formed. Just remember, the more times you roll, the tougher the pastry dough will get).
  4. Using a 4-6 inch diameter bowl, cut out circular disks. Place onto two large baking sheets (may line with parchment if desired).
  5. In the middle of each disk, place a scoop of filling (how much will depend on the size). Do not overfill as the juice will try to squeeze out towards the edges as you are sealing and may make a huge mess and make it difficult to seal!
  6. Fold over into a half circle.
  7. Pinch edges together to seal.
  8. With a fork, crimp edges to create a better seal.
  9. With a sharp knife, cut 3-4 slits on top of the turnover for steam to escape.
  10. Brush top of crust with egg wash.
  11. Sprinkle with granulated sugar.
  12. Bake for 17-20 minutes, or until outside is golden brown.

You can use any old bowl or a biscuit cutter to shape your hand pie crusts.

Blackberry Turnovers (Hand Pies): single-serve and portable! @foodapparelBetween four and six inches diameter is the best (any smaller and it might be hard to actually fit any filling in there!)

Blackberry Turnovers (Hand Pies): single-serve and portable! @foodapparel

Pinch edges together. You can also slightly fold one edge over the other and then pinch for a firmer seal.

Blackberry Turnovers (Hand Pies): single-serve and portable! @foodapparel

Use a fork to seal the edges even better and cut a few slits in the front for steam to escape! (Some filling may still leak out, and that’s okay. We love it in the name of homey and rustic feeling!) If desired, brush with egg wash, and sprinkle a little granulated sugar on top.

Blackberry Turnovers (Hand Pies): single-serve and portable! @foodapparelBake and enjoy your flaky and fruity handheld treat!

Blackberry Turnovers (Hand Pies): single-serve and portable! @foodapparel

Blackberry Turnovers (Hand Pies): single-serve and portable! @foodapparel

 

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I'm Christina and I'm a self-proclaimed foodie and chocoholic! I am a real estate broker by trade. I have a wonderful husband, 3 girls 4 and under (crazy!!!) and a hyper dog. Want to know my quirks? Go here for a little Q&A.

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Comments

  1. Tiffany says

    November 3, 2014 at 11:41 am

    I love turnovers!! I think these look super delish!!

    Reply
    • Christina Lakey | Food Apparel says

      November 4, 2014 at 3:28 pm

      Thanks Tiffany!

      Reply
  2. homemadefoodjunkie says

    November 3, 2014 at 1:39 pm

    Hand pies are a great idea! Glad your blackberries are thornless. We have the thorny kind. Ouchy! I’ll have to give these little jewels a try. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Christina Lakey | Food Apparel says

      November 4, 2014 at 3:29 pm

      Yeah, those thorns can sure be pesky. But still worth the reward. Thanks for the visit and comment!

      Reply
  3. The Food Hunter says

    November 3, 2014 at 2:06 pm

    I love all the ooze!

    Reply
    • Christina Lakey | Food Apparel says

      November 4, 2014 at 3:30 pm

      Me, too! They just don’t seem right without at least a little bit of ooze, right?

      Reply
    • Stretch says

      March 9, 2017 at 8:27 am

      I was seuisroly at DefCon 5 until I saw this post.

      Reply
  4. carrie owens says

    November 5, 2014 at 9:39 am

    Oh wow – these look amazing! So yummy!

    Reply
    • Christina Lakey | Food Apparel says

      November 5, 2014 at 4:26 pm

      Thanks Carrie!

      Reply
  5. Miranda @ Cookie Dough & Oven Mitt says

    November 6, 2014 at 12:44 pm

    Oh yes. Blackberry! One of my very very favorites. These adorable turnovers would kill my diet! So convenient to grab and walk away with and filled with one of my very favorites. Pinning!

    Reply
    • Christina Lakey says

      November 8, 2014 at 1:05 am

      Thanks Miranda! Blackberry is definitely one of my favs as well.

      Reply
  6. Nikki says

    March 9, 2017 at 5:17 am

    This insgthi’s just the way to kick life into this debate.

    Reply
  7. Mel says

    April 21, 2019 at 12:34 pm

    How many ounces of blackberries?

    Reply
  8. Kate says

    September 18, 2021 at 3:11 pm

    Thanks for the recipe!
    Wondering if the turnovers can be frozen to bake at a future date?

    Reply

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