Description

These Strawberry Hand Pies are adorable, golden, and filled with juicy strawberries wrapped in buttery, flaky pastry. They’re easy to make with store-bought or homemade dough and perfect for sharing. Great warm from the oven or packed as a sweet on-the-go treat!

Ingredients

For the Filling:

1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, diced
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

For the Dough:

1 box (2 sheets) refrigerated pie crusts (or use homemade pie dough)

For Assembly:

1 egg + 1 tablespoon water (egg wash)
Coarse sugar or regular sugar, for sprinkling
Optional: powdered sugar glaze (1/2 cup powdered sugar + 1-2 tsp milk)

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Instructions

Preheat Oven:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Make the Filling:
In a bowl, mix strawberries with sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla, and salt. Let sit for 5–10 minutes to get juicy.
Roll and Cut the Dough:
Roll out pie crusts on a lightly floured surface. Cut into 4- to 5-inch rounds (use a cookie cutter or small bowl). Re-roll scraps as needed.
Fill the Pies:
Spoon about 1 tablespoon of strawberry filling onto the center of half of the rounds. Don’t overfill.
Seal:
Brush the edges with water. Top with another dough round, pressing edges with a fork to seal. Cut small slits on top for steam to escape.
Egg Wash & Sugar:
Place hand pies on the prepared baking sheet. Brush tops with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar.
Bake:
Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbling. Let cool slightly.
Optional Glaze:
Drizzle with a simple powdered sugar glaze once cooled if desired.

Notes

You can use frozen strawberries—just thaw and drain before using.
Swap strawberries for raspberries, blueberries, or even apple pie filling.

For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or chopped mint to the filling.