Description
Sour Cherry Hand Pies are a delightful combination of a flaky, golden crust and a sweet-tart filling of luscious sour cherries. Perfect for any occasion, these handheld pastries evoke childhood memories of baking with loved ones. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, each bite is an explosion of flavor that will leave everyone craving more. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature for a tasty treat that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 1 cup pitted sour cherries (fresh or frozen)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2–3 tbsp ice-cold water
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add cold butter and mix until crumbly. Gradually add ice-cold water until the dough forms. Chill for at least 1 hour.
- Make the Filling: Cook sour cherries with sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until bubbly (about 5 minutes). Let cool.
- Roll and Cut: Roll out chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick and cut into circles.
- Fill and Seal: Place a tablespoon of cherry filling on half of each circle, fold over, and seal edges tightly.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush pies with egg wash and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie (80g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of cinnamon or almond extract to the cherry filling. Leftover hand pies can be stored in an airtight container for up to two days or refrigerated for up to one week.