Description
These Cherry Hand Pies are a delightful treat with a sweet, fruit-filled center encased in flaky pie crust. Perfect for picnics, parties, or a special dessert at home.
Ingredients
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For the Filling:
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cherries (pitted and halved)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
For the Crust:
- 1 package (2 sheets) refrigerated pie crusts (thawed)
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon milk
- Coarse sugar for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Filling: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a saucepan, cook cherries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and almond extract until thickened.
- Prepare Crust and Assemble Pies: Roll out pie crusts, cut into circles, place filling, seal pies, and bake.
- Bake and Serve: Brush pies with egg wash, sprinkle with sugar, bake until golden, and cool before serving.
Notes
- You can use canned cherry pie filling for convenience.
- Enhance flavor with a pinch of cinnamon in the cherry mixture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
