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Peach Hand Pies

Deliciously Easy Peach Hand Pies for Summer Bliss

These Peach Hand Pies are delicious, easy to make, and perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 pies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups Flour Provides structure for the pie crust.
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar Sweetens both the crust and filling.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1 cup Cold Butter Creates a flaky texture.
  • ¼ cup Shortening Contributes to tenderness.
  • ¼ cup Ice Water Helps to bring the dough together.
For the Filling
  • 4 cups Peaches Use ripe, fresh peaches for best flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Thickens the peach filling.
  • ½ teaspoon Cinnamon Optional - adds warmth.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Brightens peach flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract Imparts a nutty sweetness.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Provides sweetness and texture.
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract Enhances overall taste.
  • 2 tablespoons Water or Milk Used for glaze consistency.

Equipment

  • food processor
  • mixing bowl
  • saucepan
  • baking sheet
  • round cutter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by peeling and dicing about four ripe peaches, mixing with some sugar and letting sit for an hour.
  2. Pulse together flour, sugar, and salt in a food processor. Cut in cold butter and shortening, then add ice water until dough forms.
  3. Drain excess juice from peaches and whisk reserved juice with cornstarch, cinnamon, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat for 5 minutes.
  4. Roll out chilled dough to ⅛ inch thickness and cut out 4-inch circles. Add filling and crimp edges to seal.
  5. Preheat oven to 375°F and bake the pies for about 30 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For freezing, assemble unbaked pies, freeze on a baking sheet, then store in a freezer bag.

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