Cherry Hand Pies
Delicious cherry hand pies with a flaky crust and a sweet cherry filling, perfect for summer days and making memories.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 hand pies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh or frozen cherries, pitted and halved
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 package refrigerated pie crusts
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon milk (for egg wash)
- Sugar for sprinkling on top
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine the cherries, sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and lemon juice in a saucepan and cook until bubbly and thickened. Remove from heat and cool.
- Roll out the refrigerated pie crusts on a floured surface and cut into 5-inch circles.
- Place a spoonful of the cherry mixture onto one half of each circle.
- Fold over the crust and seal the edges. Use a fork to crimp if desired.
- Mix the egg and milk to create an egg wash, then brush it over the tops of the hand pies. Sprinkle sugar on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
Store leftover hand pies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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