Fresh Peach Blueberry Pie With a Twist

It's summer, and that can only mean one thing: It's fruit pie season, ya'll. (Okay, admittedly, it means more than that, but fruit pies are one thing I get especially excited for this time of year.) These baked delights truly are an indication that the “dog days of summer" have arrived. Even as temperatures soar and the sun's rays become unrelenting, I'm more than happy to turn on my oven so that I can indulge in as much buttery, flaky crust and sweet, sticky filling as I can get my hands on and into my belly.

The only thing better than a big ol' fruit pie is a mini version of said pie. Say hello to my latest obsession: peach blueberry hand pies with thyme and vanilla glaze.

Can we all just agree that miniature everything is the best? Great! Now, let's all stop and admire how adorable these pies are. And because of their size, you don't have to share them, which is a serious bonus. You get a whole peach blueberry pie all to yourself!

This all-butter pie crust recipe has been my go-to recipe for years, and it's not hard to master. Just keep the dough cold and don't overwork the ingredients, and it will turn out great! I add fresh thyme leaves, which play nicely with both peaches and blueberries, to the dough. They're also sturdy enough to withstand being rolled and baked into the crust.

This recipe makes enough dough for about eight hand pies using a 6-inch cutter. But you can certainly use a larger or smaller cutter (or just free-hand some shapes!), or skip the whole hand pie idea and make a full-size pie with a double crust.

The filling is very simple and not overly sweet, which allows the flavors of the fruit to really shine. I like to finish each peach blueberry pie with a quick vanilla bean glaze and a few additional thyme flower/leaves. But a scoop of ice cream is always welcome, too.

These peach blueberry hand pies with thyme and vanilla glaze have a bit of a rustic quality to them, so there's need to make them all perfect or identical! They are, however, the perfect addition to any summer gathering!