Hand Pies with Fruit Filling

Hand Pies with Fruit Filling are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that will satisfy your sweet tooth. These hand pies are made with a flaky pastry crust and filled with a sweet and tangy fruit filling. This recipe is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a family gathering or a special event.

Ingredients:

- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 1/4 cup ice water
- 2 cups fruit (such as apples, berries, or peaches)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar

Serving: 4-6

Cooking Tips:

- Make sure the butter is chilled and cubed before adding it to the flour mixture.
- Use a food processor or a pastry cutter to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the ice water a little at a time until the dough comes together.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out.
- Use a cookie cutter or a glass to cut out the hand pie circles.
- Brush the beaten egg on the edges of the hand pie circles before adding the fruit filling.
- Sprinkle coarse sugar on top of the hand pies before baking.

Cooking Process:

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Add the chilled and cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or a food processor to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
2. Add the ice water a little at a time until the dough comes together. Form the dough into a ball and flatten it into a disk. Wrap it in plastic wrap and chill it for at least 30 minutes.
3. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
4. In a medium bowl, mix together the fruit, granulated sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
5. On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to 1/8-inch thickness. Use a cookie cutter or a glass to cut out circles.
6. Brush the beaten egg on the edges of the hand pie circles. Spoon the fruit filling onto one half of each circle, leaving a 1/4-inch border around the edge.
7. Fold the other half of the circle over the fruit filling and press the edges together with a fork to seal.
8. Brush the beaten egg on top of the hand pies and sprinkle coarse sugar on top.
9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the hand pies are golden brown.
10. Let the hand pies cool for a few minutes before serving.
Appearance and Taste:
Hand Pies with Fruit Filling are a delightful combination of flaky pastry and sweet fruit filling. The golden brown crust is crispy and buttery, while the fruit filling is sweet and tangy. The coarse sugar on top adds a nice crunch to the hand pies. These hand pies are perfect for a dessert or a snack, and they are sure to impress your guests.
Type: Dessert, Pastry

Main Ingredients:

- Flour
- Butter
- Fruit