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Sour Cherry Hand Pies

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  • Author: samahkitchen
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8 hand pies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Sour Cherry Hand Pies are flaky, golden pastries filled with a sweet and tart cherry filling. Perfect for summer, these handheld treats are easy to make and great for on-the-go snacking or dessert

Ingredients

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For the Pie Dough:

  • 2 1/2 cups (315g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 6 tablespoons (90ml) ice water

For the Sour Cherry Filling:

  • 2 cups fresh or frozen sour cherries, pitted
  • 1/3 cup (65g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

For Assembly:

  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 2 tablespoons coarse sugar (for sprinkling)

Instructions

Make the Pie Dough:

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and sugar.
  2. Add cold butter and cut it in using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Gradually add ice water, mixing just until the dough comes together.
  4. Divide the dough into two discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour.

Make the Cherry Filling:

  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine cherries, sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and lemon juice.
  2. Cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens (about 5–7 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool.

Assemble the Hand Pies:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Roll out the chilled dough to ⅛-inch thickness and cut into 4-inch circles or rectangles.
  3. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of cherry filling onto half of the cut-outs.
  4. Place the remaining dough pieces on top and press the edges together with a fork to seal.
  5. In a small bowl, mix egg and milk for the egg wash, then brush over the pies.
  6. Sprinkle with coarse sugar and cut small slits on top for ventilation.

Bake the Hand Pies:

  1. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown.
  2. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

If using frozen cherries, thaw and drain excess liquid before cooking.

For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon to the filling.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.

 

Find it online: https://quickbiteskitchen.com/sour-cherry-hand-pies/