Cherry Hand Pies: The Best Sweet Treat for Your Home Baking
Delightful cherry hand pies perfect for a sweet craving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 10 hand pies 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 package pre-made pie crusts
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a medium bowl, mix the cherries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Roll out the pie crust and cut it into circles.
- Place a spoonful of the cherry mixture onto one half of each circle.
- Fold the dough over and seal the edges with a fork.
- Brush the tops with the beaten egg.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
- These hand pies are best served warm.
- You can add a sprinkle of powdered sugar on top for extra sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Cherry Hand Pies, dessert, baking