Cherry Hand Pies
Delightful cherry hand pies with a sweet and tart filling wrapped in flaky, buttery crust, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 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
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 package refrigerated pie crusts
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon milk (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Combine the cherries, sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and lemon juice in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Cook until the mixture starts to thicken, about 5-7 minutes, then remove from heat and let cool.
- Roll out the pie crusts on a floured surface and cut circles about 4-6 inches in diameter.
- Spoon a small amount of cherry filling onto one half of each circle, fold over, and seal the edges.
- Mix the egg and milk for the egg wash and brush it over the tops of the hand pies.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Pair with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an added treat. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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