Description
Sweet homemade pierogi filled with juicy blueberry filling, boiled until tender and lightly sautéed in butter for a comforting Eastern European dessert.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (for sautéing)
- Powdered sugar, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix flour and salt.
- Add egg, warm water, and vegetable oil; mix until a soft dough forms.
- Knead dough for 5–7 minutes until smooth, then cover and rest for 30 minutes.
- In a saucepan, combine blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch.
- Cook over medium heat for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened; let cool.
- Roll dough thin and cut into 3-inch circles.
- Spoon blueberry filling into the center of each circle.
- Fold dough over and seal edges tightly.
- Boil pierogi in salted water until they float, about 2–3 minutes.
- Remove and sauté gently in butter until lightly golden.
- Serve warm, dusted with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- Do not overfill to prevent bursting.
- Frozen blueberries should be thawed and drained.
- Serve with sour cream or vanilla sauce for extra richness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Boiling & Sautéing
- Cuisine: Eastern European