Description
Cherry hand pies are the perfect blend of nostalgia and indulgence, featuring a flaky crust enveloping a luscious cherry filling. These delightful desserts evoke memories of summer picnics and family gatherings, making them a must-have for any occasion. Easy to prepare, they can be customized with seasonal fruits and are sure to impress your guests. Whether served warm with a scoop of ice cream or enjoyed on their own, cherry hand pies are a sweet treat everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 egg for wash (mixed with 1 tsp water)
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: In a bowl, whisk together flour and sugar. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Gradually add ice water until dough holds together. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Make the filling: Combine cherries, sugar, and lemon juice in a bowl; let sit.
- Roll out the dough: On a floured surface, roll dough to 1/8 inch thick. Cut into circles.
- Assemble pies: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place half of the circles on a baking sheet, fill with cherry mixture, top with remaining circles, sealing edges.
- Bake: Brush with egg wash and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie (80g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg