Description
These delightful cherry hand pies are a perfect sweet treat for any occasion. With a flaky crust and a juicy cherry filling, they are sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
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For the Cherry Filling:
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cherries (pitted and halved)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
For the Hand Pies:
- 1 package (14 oz) refrigerated pie crusts (2 crusts)
- 1 egg (beaten with 1 tablespoon water for egg wash)
- Coarse sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make the Cherry Filling: In a saucepan, combine cherries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Cook until thickened, then cool.
- Prepare the Crust: Roll out pie crusts, cut out circles, spoon filling, seal pies, vent, egg wash, and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Cool slightly before enjoying!
Notes
- You can use frozen cherries; just make sure to thaw and drain them.
- Experiment with different fruit fillings like blueberry or apple.
- For a glaze, mix powdered sugar with a bit of milk and drizzle over cooled pies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
