Absolutely! Here’s a simple and delicious glazed hand pies recipe—perfect for sweet or fruity fillings. 🥧✨
Glazed Hand Pies
Ingredients (makes ~8 pies)
For the Dough
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- ¼–½ cup ice water
For the Filling
(choose your favorite: fruit, jam, or sweetened cream cheese)
- 1 cup fruit preserves, pie filling, or sweetened cream cheese
For the Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk or cream
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
For Egg Wash
- 1 egg, beaten with 1 tbsp water
Instructions
1. Make the Dough
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt.
- Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add ice water, 1 tbsp at a time, until dough comes together.
- Divide dough into 2 discs, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
2. Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Roll & Cut Dough
- Roll out dough on a floured surface to about ¼-inch thickness.
- Cut into rectangles or circles (~4 inches across).
4. Fill & Seal
- Place 1–2 tsp of filling in the center of each piece.
- Fold over and press edges with a fork to seal.
- Brush the tops with egg wash for a golden finish.
5. Bake
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
6. Glaze
- Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Drizzle over warm hand pies.
Tips
- Fruit fillings: add a little cornstarch to prevent soggy pies.
- Make ahead: dough can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Flavor twist: sprinkle a little cinnamon sugar on top before baking for extra flavor.
💡 Fun idea: Try apple-caramel, cherry-almond, or chocolate-hazelnut fillings—perfect for breakfast, dessert, or snack time.
If you want, I can make a super-easy 20-minute glazed hand pies version with ready-made dough and a simple fruit filling—perfect for quick treats.
Do you want me to do that?
