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Cherry
Hand Pies
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ingredients
Recipe yields 10 individual pies
- Cherry Filling:
- 1 ½ cups cherries
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- Juice & zest of 1 lemon
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp water
- Dough:
- 1 ½ cups flour
- ½ tsp salt
- 12 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp cold water
directions
1.
Combine flour and salt in a food processor and pulse 3-4 times. Add butter, pulsing into small pieces, then add ice water and process dough. Shape into flat discs, wrap with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge.
2.
Combine cherries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice and zest in a pan over medium-high heat. Stir continuously, bring to a soft boil and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until the mixture thickens and cherries soften.
3.
Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll dough until it's ⅛-inch thick. Cut circles using a 3-inch round cookie cutter, transfer half to a baking sheet, and top with filling and remaining dough. Brush with egg wash, sprinkle with sugar and bake for about 20 minutes.
PRO TIPS:
- Use cold ingredients for a flakier dough.
- This dough isn't sweet so use it to make savory pies as well!
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How to Make Hand Pies with Ready Set Prep
Want to learn how to make hand pies? Look no further than Ready Set Prep, our exclusive video series featuring seasonal recipe tutorials and quick how-tos for improving your cooking skills. From step-by-step food preparation to choosing the right kitchen gadgets and tools, Ready Set Prep is here to help you make great meals with ease. In the cherry hand pie recipe, chef and author Kate McMillan teaches you how to make hand pies, which you can also fill with any of your favorite berries. To begin, use a pitter to remove the pits from your cherries. Transfer the cherries to a pot and sprinkle with sugar, cornstarch and lemon zest, then cook and simmer until the cherries are soft. Next, prepare your dough by combining the ingredients in the bowl of a food processor. Use a round cookie cutter to cut your dough into circles. Then, place half of the circles on a baking sheet, top with the cherry filling, and finish with another dough circle. To seal the hand pies, press the edges together with the tines of a fork. Bake at 400°F until they are golden brown, then enjoy them warm with family and friends. Once you know how to make hand pies, put your culinary skills to use on other show-stopping recipes.