Description
These Peach Hand Pies are a delightful summer treat filled with sweet, juicy peaches and warm spices, all wrapped up in a flaky crust. Perfect for picnics, parties, or a simple dessert at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Peach Filling:
- 2 cups peeled and diced fresh peaches (about 3 medium peaches)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Crust and Assembly:
- 1 package (2 sheets) refrigerated pie crusts, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Coarse sugar for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, combine peaches, sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and vanilla. Mix well and set aside.
- Prepare the crust: Roll out pie crusts on a floured surface. Cut out circles, place filling, seal, and crimp edges.
- Bake: Brush pies with egg wash, sprinkle with sugar, and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden.
- Cool and serve: Let pies cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can use frozen or canned peaches if fresh are not available—just drain well.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delicious treat.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
