Description
These Strawberry Hand Pies are buttery and flaky on the outside, with a warm, jammy strawberry filling inside. Made with just a few basic ingredients, they’re a fun and portable treat that’s great for dessert, picnics, or anytime you want a little pie without all the fuss.
Ingredients
For the Filling:
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2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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1 teaspoon lemon juice
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Dough:
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2 pie crusts (store-bought or homemade)
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1 egg (for egg wash)
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1 tablespoon water
Optional Toppings:
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Coarse sugar for sprinkling
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Powdered sugar for dusting
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Simple glaze (1/2 cup powdered sugar + 1-2 tsp milk)
Instructions
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Make the filling:
In a saucepan over medium heat, stir together strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla. Cook for 5–7 minutes until thick and bubbly. Let cool completely before using. -
Prep the dough:
Roll out the pie dough on a lightly floured surface. Cut into 4–5 inch rounds or rectangles, depending on your preferred shape. Re-roll scraps to use up all the dough. -
Assemble the pies:
Place a spoonful of the cooled filling in the center of half of the dough pieces. Top with remaining dough pieces and press edges with a fork to seal. Cut a small slit or poke holes on top for steam to escape. -
Egg wash and bake:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Whisk egg and water to make egg wash. Brush each pie and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. -
Bake:
Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving. -
Optional glaze:
Once cool, drizzle with glaze or dust with powdered sugar if you’d like an extra sweet touch.
Notes
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Make them ahead and freeze unbaked hand pies. Bake from frozen, adding a few extra minutes.
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Use puff pastry instead of pie crust for a flakier finish.
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Try swapping in other berries or a mix for different flavors!