Ingredients
2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
¼ cup granulated sugar (or honey/maple syrup)
1 tablespoon cornstarch (or tapioca flour)
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free alternative)
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, cubed (or dairy-free option)
¼ cup cold water
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash – can use milk for vegan)
Instructions
Make Filling: Cook blueberries, sugar, and lemon zest. Stir in cornstarch to thicken. Cool.
Prepare Dough: Mix flour, salt, and butter. Add water, form dough, and chill.
Assemble: Roll out dough, cut, fill with blueberry mix, fold, and seal edges.
Bake/Air Fry:
Oven: 375°F (190°C) for 18-22 min.
Air Fryer: 375°F for 10-12 min.
Cool & Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-22 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking, Air Frying
- Cuisine: American, European
- Diet: Gluten Free
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