Cherry Hand Pies
Rich cherry filling wrapped in golden, flaky pie crust. These cherry hand pies with refrigerated crust, canned filling, and a kiss of coarse sugar are pure joy. No-fuss, portable, perfectly snackable—dessert therapy in a few tidy bites.
12
hand pies
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 sheets refrigerated pie crusts let come to room temperature
- 1 can (595 g) cherry pie filling about 21 oz, canned
For the Egg Wash
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) water
Finishing
- coarse sugar for sprinkling (turbinado or demerara recommended)
- flour for dusting
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- 4-inch Round Cutter
- Small bowl
- Fork
- Wire rack
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- On a lightly floured surface, unroll the pie crusts. Using a 4-inch round cutter, cut out as many circles as possible. Stack the scraps, reroll, and cut more circles, aiming for about 12 in total. Chill the dough circles in the fridge while preparing the filling.
- Whisk the egg and water together in a small bowl to create the egg wash.
- Brush the edges of each dough circle lightly with egg wash. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of cherry pie filling into the center of each circle.
- Fold each circle in half to form a half-moon, gently pressing to seal, then crimp the edges with a fork.
- Cut 1-2 small slits in the top of each pie to vent steam.
- Brush the tops of the pies with remaining egg wash and sprinkle generously with coarse sugar.
- Arrange pies on the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between them. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbling.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Let the pies cool completely before storing to avoid sogginess. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for 4-5 days. Freeze unbaked hand pies on a tray, then transfer to a bag; bake from frozen, adding 3-5 minutes to the bake time. Baked pies can also be frozen and reheated in a 300°F oven.
You can swap out fillings (apple, blueberry, lemon curd), use homemade crust, or make them savory. See the full post for substitution and variation ideas.
Nutrition
Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 130mg | Potassium: 31mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg