Strawberry Hand Pies
If you crave the taste of freshly-baked pie but need something to have while on the go, make Strawberry Hand Pies. This recipe is easy and will leave you with a tasty treat to enjoy.
If you have a craving for pie, why not try this recipe for Strawberry Hand Pies? These sweet treats are perfect because you can take them with you while on the go. You might want to have a hand pie for breakfast with your hot coffee or tea. If you do not eat breakfast, you can have one hand pies as a quick snack between meals. Not only will you love these wholesome pies, but so will the rest of your family.
Ingredients to Use When Making the Strawberry Hand Pies
When making wholesome Strawberry Hand Pies, the following ingredients are important to have:
- Strawberries. It is best to have at least two cups of fresh strawberries.
- Sugar. Use traditional sugar in this recipe to give your hand pies a slightly sweet taste.
- Lemon Zest. Use a zester to get the zest of one fresh lemon.
- Lemon Juice. You can use two tablespoons of juice from the lemon or replace it with two tablespoons of water.
- Pie Crusts. Make sure you have at least two store-bought pie crusts for this recipe.
- Sugar in the Raw. You will only need two tablespoons of this, but you can use up to three tablespoons. It depends on your sweetness preference.
Once you have these ingredients, you have the essentials to make the Strawberry Hand Pies.
The Equipment Needed When Making Hand Pies
Besides having the right ingredients, you need specific equipment to help you make the Strawberry Hand Pies. You should have these items on hand to use:
- Parchment Paper. You will place your dough on the parchment paper, so make sure to have a box of it to use.
- Baking Sheets. The baking sheets are a must-have because you will use them for baking these homemade hand pies in your oven.
- Zester. Use the zester to make zesting the lemon a simple step.
- Pastry Brush. Add egg wash to the dough with your pastry brush.
You will also need a paring knife and fork when you prepare the hand pies.
How to Store Your Strawberry Hand Pies
You can put your Strawberry Hand Pies in a large food storage container. It is safe to leave them at room temperature for up to two days. However, if you put them in the refrigerator, they will stay good for up to five days. It is possible to freeze these hand pies. If you make them in advance to eat later, store them in a freezer bag, seal it shut, and then keep them in the freezer. The pies can stay fresh in the freezer for six months.
Helpful Tips to Make the Baking Process Easier
If you want to make it easier to put the Strawberry Hand Pies together, you can always use pre-made strawberry preserves instead of fresh strawberries. If you decide to make the strawberry jam from scratch, remember to continue stirring it while it cooks in the pot. If you do not mix it continuously, it will burn.
Strawberry Cheesecake Hand Pies
Equipment
- Parchment Paper
- Baking Sheets
- Zester
- Paring Knife
- Fork
- Pastry Brush
Ingredients
- 2 cups strawberries
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 Zest of a lemon
- 1 tbsp corn starch
- 1 juice of a lemon (or 2 tbsp water)
- 2 store bought pie crust
- 2-3 tbsp sugar in the raw
Instructions
- Cook strawberries and sugar in a heavy bottom skillet.
- After 4-5 mins Smash up the berries.
- Let it reduce to a jam consistency.
- Add in the slurry (cornstarch plus lemon juice OR water)
- Cut pie crust into 5 inch circles using a small bowl
- Place dough on parchment lined trays.
- Smooth on one tsp cream cheese to the center of the dough.
- Add 1 tsp of the strawberry jam to the center.
- Brush Egg wash (1 egg + 1 tsp water) on the outer rim of a second piece of dough.
- Place that dough circle on top of the circle with the filling and use a form to seal the edges.
- Brush the top with egg wash and sprinkle on Sugar in the Raw.
- Vent the top crust, with a small slit.
- Bake in 375-degree oven for 18-20 mins or until golden brown.
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