After a fire devastated the beloved Hubig’s Pies in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 2012, the grab-and-go treats, which were widely available at groceries, hardware stores, and gas stations, were thought to be gone forever.After almost nine years, the rebuild is nearly complete, and to celebrate the long-awaited return of Hubig’s Pies in 2021, these Fried Blackberry-Honey Hand Pies pay homage to the gold standard of the South.A jammy blackberry filling lightly sweetened with honey creates the perfect filling for these fried half-moon-shaped hand pies.

As the dough hits the heat of the oil, the water that is trapped in the butter will steam, creating an irresistibly flaky crust.Fried Blackberry-Honey Hand Pies Print Recipe Pin Recipe Makes 12 hand pies Ingredients  3 cups (360 grams) fresh blackberries (about 12 ounces)¼ cup (72 grams) honey2 tablespoons (28 grams) firmly packed light brown sugar1 tablespoon (14 grams) unsalted butter2 tablespoons (16 grams) cornstarch2 tablespoons (30 grams) plus 2 teaspoons (10 grams) water, divided1 large egg (50 grams)½ recipe Hand Pie Dough (recipe follows)Vegetable oil, for fryingGranulated sugar or confectioners’ sugar InstructionsIn a medium saucepan, cook blackberries, honey, brown sugar, and butter over medium heat, stirring occasionall

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