Easy Fruit Hand Pies Recipe
These Easy Fruit Hand Pies are a delightful homemade treat featuring flaky pie crust filled with your favorite fruit filling. Perfectly golden and topped with a sweet glaze or coarse sugar, they make a charming dessert or snack that’s quick and simple to prepare.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 hand pies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust and Filling
- Pie crust for 9-inch double-crust pie (such as Pillsbury premade pie crusts)
- 2 cups pie filling of choice (blueberry, apple, peach, strawberry, etc.)
Toppings
- Coarse sugar (for sprinkling, optional)
- 1 large egg (beaten, for brushing)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (205°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat for easy cleanup.
- Prepare the dough: Lightly flour your working surface. Roll out the pie crust to about 12 inches wide by 20 inches long. Cut into 8 to 10 circles about 5 inches in diameter, or alternatively use rectangles measuring 5 by 6 inches.
- Add the filling and seal: Place roughly two spoonfuls of your chosen pie filling onto the center of each dough piece. Lightly brush the edges of the dough with beaten egg to help seal, then fold the dough over the filling to form a pocket. Crimp the edges securely with a fork to close.
- Prepare for baking: Arrange the hand pies on the baking sheet. Cut 2-3 small slits into the top of each pie to allow steam to escape. Brush the tops with additional beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
- Bake the pies: Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 20 minutes, or until the pies are golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
- Cool and glaze: Let the hand pies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and cool for an additional 5 minutes. While cooling, make the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon if using. Drizzle the glaze over the warm pies before serving.
Notes
- You can use any fruit pie filling you prefer—fresh, frozen, or canned work well.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute the egg wash with a milk or plant-based milk brush.
- Freeze unbaked pies on a baking sheet, then transfer to a bag; bake directly from frozen adding a few extra minutes to the bake time.
- Ensure slits on top of pies are sufficient to prevent bursting during baking.
- Serve warm for best flavor and texture.
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