Strawberry Hand Pies
Description
These easy fruit hand pies are filled with a sweet strawberry filling. Using store-bought pie dough speeds up the process.
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups diced fresh strawberries
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1 tablespoon sugar
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2 teaspoons cornstarch
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 (14 1/10 ounce) package pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
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1 large egg, beaten
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1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
Combine strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla extract in a bowl; set aside and let the strawberries macerate.
3
Lay the 2 pie crusts on a large floured work surface. Roll the crusts out to about 12 inches, and using a knife or pizza cutter, cut 4 sides of the circles to form 2 squares. Cut each square into three equal rectangles so you have a total of 6 rectangles. Using a slotted spoon, place 2 tablespoons of the strawberry mixture on one half of the long ends of the rectangle, but don't spread all the way to the edge.
4
Brush beaten egg around the sides of the strips, and then fold the dry end over the strawberry mixture end. Using a fork, gently press the edges together to seal really well, and cut a couple slits in the top of each pie to allow steam to escape.
5
Brush the tops of the hand pies with the remaining egg and set hand pies onto the prepared baking sheet.
6
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 13 to 15 minutes. Remove the pies to a wire rack to cool and dust with confectioners' sugar, if using. Serve warm or at room temperature.