Peach Hand Pies
Peach Hand Pies are delightful, flaky pastries filled with sweet, juicy peaches that encapsulate the essence of summer in every bite. Perfect for picnics or cozy evenings at home, these hand pies are easy to make and will surely impress your friends and family. With a buttery crust enveloping a luscious peach filling, each pie is a little pocket of joy that you’ll want to savor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh peaches, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 package (14 oz) pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine diced peaches, sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Stir gently and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Roll out the pie crust on a floured surface to about an eighth-inch thickness. Cut into 4-inch circles.
- Place a spoonful of peach filling on one half of each circle, fold over, and crimp edges with a fork.
- Beat the egg with a tablespoon of water and brush over each pie for a golden finish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie (75g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added flavor, experiment with spices like nutmeg or vanilla extract. Substitute peaches with blueberries or apples for different fruit hand pies. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.