Blueberry Hand Pie
A Blueberry Hand Pie is a portable, single-serving pastry filled with a sweet blueberry compote, often enhanced with lemon zest and spices. This classic American treat, popular at picnics and fairs, features a flaky, buttery crust encasing a burst of jammy fruit. It's a beloved descendant of traditional fruit pies, designed for easy, on-the-go enjoyment.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dessert is typically high in carbohydrates from the crust and fruit filling, with moderate fat from the butter or shortening used in the pastry. It provides a quick energy source and some antioxidants from the blueberries, but is generally low in protein, with a rough calorie count of 300-400 per pie.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbs | 52 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 24 g |
| Sodium | 220 mg |
| Potassium | 120 mg |
| Iron | 1.8 mg |
| Calcium | 20 mg |
| Vitamin C | 3 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 IU |
| Vitamin E | 1.2 mg |
| Vitamin K | 8 mcg |
| Magnesium | 10 mg |
Per 1 pie (113 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, hand pies represent a practical, historical evolution of baking, allowing families to enjoy pie without needing a full-sized dish. Nutritionally, while indulgent, the blueberry filling offers beneficial compounds like anthocyanins, making it a slightly more antioxidant-rich treat than many other pastries.
