These mini patriotic pies are topped with stripes and stars for a stunning 4th of July dessert.

Mini American Pies

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut nine circles out of pie crusts 1/4 inch larger than pan rim, reserving scraps; fit six of the circles into the bottoms of six 4-1/2-inch mini pie pans, reserving remaining circles for tops. 

Add 1/2 cup blueberry pie filling to each of three prepared pie pans. Repeat with 1/2 cup cherry pie filling in remaining three pie pans.

Cut a star shape out of center of each three remaining circles, reserving center cut-out stars; fit circles over blueberry filling and pinch edges to seal with bottom crust.

Cut 1/2-inch-wide strips of remaining pie crust scraps; lay parallel to one another 1/2 inch apart on top of cherry filling, sealing to edge. Cut 6 extra stars out of pie crust scraps and using them and reserved stars, place 3 stars on top of stripes on each pie.  

Lightly brush top crusts of all pies with milk; sprinkle with coarse sugar. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden.