Description
Cherry Hand Pies are a deliciously simple treat made with fresh cherries, almond extract, and buttery puff pastry. Perfect for dessert lovers seeking quick, homemade flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 ounces fresh cherries
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 sheet of frozen puff pastry (1/2 of a box), defrosted
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons heavy cream
- granulated sugar for sprinkling on top
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Pit the cherries to yield almost 1 cup. In a bowl, combine them with brown sugar, almond extract, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Stir and set aside.
- Flour the counter, unfold the pastry sheet, and lightly roll it out to be about 1/2 inch larger on all sides. Cut out 2 circles using a 6-inch round cutter and transfer them to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Divide the cherry filling between the dough rounds, placing it on one side about 1/2 inch from the edge.
- In a small bowl, beat the egg yolk and heavy cream together. Brush the mixture along the edges of the circles. Fold the dough over and crimp to seal. Make 3 slits in the top of each pie and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake for 18-21 minutes until golden and puffy.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before serving to avoid burning your mouth with hot cherry filling.
Notes
Ensure the puff pastry is fully defrosted before use for easy handling.
Feel free to substitute other fruits like blueberries or peaches for variation.
Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less brown sugar based on your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg