Description
Delicious cherry hand pies with a flaky crust and sweet cherry filling, perfect for a delightful dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and diced
- 6 to 8 tablespoons ice water
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cherries, pitted
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix flour and salt.
- Add diced butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in ice water, a tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- In another bowl, combine cherries, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla extract.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut into circles.
- Place a spoonful of cherry filling on one half of each circle.
- Fold the dough over and seal the edges with a fork.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For a sweeter filling, adjust the sugar to taste.
- These hand pies can be made with other fruits as well.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Cherry Hand Pies, Flaky, Sweet, Dessert, Baking