Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
2 cup

fresh blueberries

rinsed

0.5 cup

confectioners sugar

1 unit

pie crust mix

4 tbsp

butter

cold, cut into pieces

1 unit

egg

separated

6 tbsp

water

cold

3 tbsp

sugar

2 tsp

cinnamon

ground

Step 1
~3 min

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).

Step 2
~3 min

Beat egg white until slightly foamy.

Step 3
~3 min

Rinse blueberries in a colander.

Step 4
~3 min

Gently roll blueberries in confectioners sugar to coat.

Step 5
~3 min

Empty pie crust mix into a large bowl.

Step 6
~3 min

Add butter and egg yolk to the pie crust mix.

Step 7
~3 min

Cut the butter and egg yolk into the pastry mix until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 8
~3 min

Sprinkle water, a tablespoon at a time, and mix until the dough just holds together.

Step 9
~3 min

Chill the dough for at least 10 minutes.

Step 10
~3 min

On a lightly floured board, roll the dough out to 1/8-inch thick.

Step 11
~3 min

Cut the dough into rectangle pieces of desired size for individual pies.

Step 12
~3 min

In a small bowl, mix together sugar and cinnamon.

Step 13
~3 min

Sprinkle the sugar and cinnamon mixture evenly over the dough rectangles.

Step 14
~3 min

Place a mound of the sugared blueberries on one half of each rectangle.

Step 15
~3 min

Fold the crust over the berries, creating a turnover shape.

Step 16
~3 min

Seal the 3 edges of each pie with a fork to prevent leakage.

Step 17
~3 min

Brush the top of each tart with beaten egg white for a golden finish.

Step 18
~3 min

Bake on an ungreased baking sheet for 15 minutes, or until golden brown.

Key Technique: Baking

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Brush with milk or cream instead of egg white for a softer crust.

Add a pinch of salt to the blueberries for a more complex flavor.

Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 min

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The pie crust can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Quiet
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Serve with a dollop of whipped cream.

Serve with a sprinkle of fresh mint.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Vanilla ice cream
Whipped cream

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

North America

Cultural Significance

Common dessert in American cuisine, often associated with holidays and gatherings.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Thanksgiving
Christmas
Summer BBQs

Occasion Tags

Dessert
Summer
Party
Holiday

Popularity Score

70/100