Cherry Hand Pies
featured in For Cherry Lovers Only
Bite into summer with these delicious Cherry Hand Pies! The buttery crust is filled with fresh cherries and baked to perfection, making for a flaky and fruity treat.
Tasty Team
92% would make again
Under 30 minutes
Under 30 minutes
Ingredients
for 18 servings
- 10 oz frozen pitted cherry (285 g), 1 bag
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 lb frozen puff pastry (455 g), 2 sheets
- 1 egg, beaten
- raw sugar
Nutrition Info
- Calories 158
- Fat 10g
- Carbs 15g
- Fiber 0g
- Sugar 3g
- Protein 2g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- Combine cherries, sugar, cornstarch, almond extract, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Cook over low heat for 5-10 minutes, crushing the cherries with a spoon and stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and let cool.
- Preheat oven to 425˚F (220˚C).
- Roll out the puff pastry. Using a cookie cutter, cut 9 rounds out of each sheet of pastry.
- Fill each round with a spoonful of cherry filling. Fold in half over the filling and pinch closed with your fingers, followed by a fork.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with raw sugar.
- Bake 10-12 minutes until golden brown and puffy.
- Cool slightly and serve with a cup of coffee.
- Enjoy!
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