Description
These delightful Cherry Hand Pies are the perfect handheld treats for any occasion. Made with a flaky pie crust and a sweet cherry filling, these pies are easy to make and even easier to enjoy.
Ingredients
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Pie Filling:
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cherries (pitted and halved)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Crust and Egg Wash:
- 1 package (2 sheets) refrigerated pie crusts (or homemade)
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon milk
- coarse sugar for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare baking sheet: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make the cherry filling: In a saucepan, combine cherries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla. Cook until thickened.
- Prepare the crust: Roll out pie crusts, cut into circles, and spoon cherry filling onto half. Top with remaining dough and seal edges.
- Brush with egg wash: Mix beaten egg with milk and brush over hand pies. Bake until golden brown.
- Cool and serve: Allow pies to cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- Use a cherry pitter for easier prep with fresh cherries.
- Substitute with canned cherry pie filling for a shortcut.
- Best enjoyed fresh but can be stored for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
