Mini Cast Iron Blueberry Pies Recipe

Hi Bold Bakers! When it comes to summer baking, these Blueberry Pies are the stuff that dreams are made of. Warm, flaky crust filled with juicy sweet blueberries, what’s not to like? The best part of it all is each of these perfect pies is for whoever has the privilege of enjoying it. Already have an account?

How to Make a Pie in a Cast Iron Pan

I bet you all have had pie before, but some of you might never have had a pie made in a cast iron pan. My Mini Cast Iron Blueberry Pies aren’t just made in your everyday cast iron pan they’re made in MINI cast iron pans! I used these GoodCook 5 Inch Cast Iron Pans that lend themselves perfectly to such an endeavor. Cast iron is known for being a great conductor of heat. These mini versions are no different — they get super hot and retain loads of even heat throughout the baking process, which creates the most lovely crisp crust even on the bottom! If you’ve never baked in cast iron you are going to love the results!

How to Decorate a Pie

My recipe for Mini Cast Iron Pies aren’t just made in a special pan, they are decorated in a way I bet you never saw your granny try. While classic pies look lovely and homemade I wanted to take these in a different direction. No, you don’t have to know how to braid, and you can forget about what a lattice is because this method is a game-changer. All I use to decorate my pies are cookie cutters! I used a variation of fun star shapes but I encourage you to get creative and use whatever shapes you like! After rolling out the bottom of the crust and filling it with a mixture of blueberries, sugar, and lemon (YUM), I roll out the top of the crust then the fun begins. I cut out a number of stars then drape the crust over the top of the mini cast iron pies. Like that these pies come to life. The effect is super fun, festive and beloved by both kids and adults.

How to Crimp A Pie Crust

The last thing I like to do to finish my Mini Cast Iron Blueberry Pies is crimp and decorate the edges. While this is a technique that looks complicated to master, it really couldn’t be easier! Simply press your thumb into the crust along the edge of the pan and leave it there. Next, then using your other hand pinch a triangle shape with your thumb and pointer finger. Lift up both hands and what you’re left with is a sweet little crimp. Repeat this process along the outer edge of the pie until the whole crust has been crimped. Lastly, brush with beaten egg wash for a golden crust. After these Mini Cast Iron Blueberry Pies come out of the oven allow to cool slightly then serve with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream! I am telling you, you’re about to be famous for your pies!