Best 3 Cherry Hand Pies Recipe By Tasty Recipes

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Are you craving a delightful and easy-to-make treat that will tantalize your taste buds? Look no further than the cherry hand pies recipe by Tasty. These delectable pastries are filled with a luscious cherry filling and encased in a flaky, golden crust. With just a few simple ingredients and a bit of your time, you can create these scrumptious hand pies that are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a family gathering, a potluck, or simply a sweet craving.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

CHERRY HAND PIES



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There's nothing better than a sweet, from-scratch delight like traditional cherry pie. These precious little hand pies always go fast when I sell them at my pie bakery! -Allison Cebulla, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

6 tablespoons water, divided
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cherry brandy
4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon quick-cooking tapioca
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Dash salt
2 cups fresh or frozen pitted tart cherries, thawed and halved
1 cup fresh or frozen pitted dark sweet cherries, thawed and halved
Pastry for double-crust pie
1 large egg
ICING:
2-2/3 cups confectioners' sugar
3 to 4 tablespoons hot water
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dash salt
Freeze-dried strawberries, crushed, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, whisk 4 tablespoons water, sugar, brandy, cornstarch, lemon juice, tapioca, lemon zest and salt until combined. Add cherries. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat. Set aside to cool., Preheat oven to 400°. On a lightly floured surface, roll half the dough to a 14x9-in. rectangle. Cut out eight 3-1/2 x 4-1/2-in. rectangles. Repeat with remaining dough. , Transfer 8 rectangles to parchment-lined baking sheets; spoon about 3 tablespoons cherry mixture in center of each. Whisk egg and remaining 2 tablespoons water. Brush edges of crust with egg wash. Top with remaining 8 rectangles; press edges with a fork to seal. Brush tops with egg wash; cut slits in tops., Bake until crust is golden brown and slightly puffed, 25-30 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Combine confectioners' sugar, hot water, melted butter, extracts and salt; drizzle over pies. Garnish with freeze-dried strawberries if desired. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 589 calories, Fat 27g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 380mg sodium, Carbohydrate 83g carbohydrate (49g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CHERRY HAND PIES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 2h10m

Yield 8 pies

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
Vegetable oil, for frying
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting
3 cups pitted cherries, roughly chopped (1 to 1 1/2 pounds whole cherries)
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of salt
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Make the dough: Pulse the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder and salt in a food processor. Add the butter and shortening and pulse until the mixture looks like coarse meal. Drizzle in 6 tablespoons ice water and pulse until the dough starts coming together.
  • Turn the dough out onto a piece of plastic wrap and lightly knead to bring together. Form into a disk, wrap in the plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, make the filling: Combine the cherries, granulated sugar, cinnamon and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until the cherries are juicy and the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring, 5 more minutes. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the juice into a small bowl; stir in the cornstarch until dissolved. Pour the cornstarch mixture into the saucepan and continue to simmer, stirring, until very thick, 6 to 8 more minutes. Transfer to a bowl, stir in the lemon juice and let cool.
  • Divide the dough into 8 pieces and roll each into a ball. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out each ball into a 6 1/2-inch round, using as little flour as possible. Stack the rounds between pieces of parchment paper and refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
  • Remove the dough from the refrigerator and let stand 5 minutes. Place 2 tablespoons cherry filling in the center of each round, then fold in half to enclose and crimp the edges to seal.
  • Heat 1 inch of vegetable oil in a deep skillet until a deep-fry thermometer registers 360 degrees F. Fry the pies in 2 batches, turning once, until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

CHERRY HAND PIES RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: frozen pitted cherry, sugar, cornstarch, almond extract, lemon juice, frozen puff pastry, egg, raw sugar

Provided by Carrie Hildebrand

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 18 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

10 oz frozen pitted cherry, 1 bag
2 tablespoons sugar
1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch
¼ teaspoon almond extract
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 lb frozen puff pastry, 2 sheets
1 egg, beaten
raw sugar

Steps:

  • Combine cherries, sugar, cornstarch, almond extract, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Cook over low heat for 5-10 minutes, crushing the cherries with a spoon and stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat and let cool.
  • Preheat oven to 425˚F (220˚C).
  • Roll out the puff pastry. Using a cookie cutter, cut 9 rounds out of each sheet of pastry.
  • Fill each round with a spoonful of cherry filling. Fold in half over the filling and pinch closed with your fingers, followed by a fork.
  • Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with raw sugar.
  • Bake 10-12 minutes until golden brown and puffy.
  • Cool slightly and serve with a cup of coffee.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 calories, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 3 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the right cherries: Use fresh, ripe cherries for the best flavor. If using frozen cherries, thaw them completely before using.
  • Pit the cherries: Use a cherry pitter to remove the pits from the cherries. If you don't have a cherry pitter, you can use a paring knife to cut around the pits.
  • Make sure the filling is thick enough: The filling should be thick enough to hold its shape when you spoon it into the hand pies. If the filling is too thin, it will leak out of the pies.
  • Seal the hand pies well: Make sure to seal the hand pies well so that the filling doesn't leak out. You can use a fork to crimp the edges of the pies or you can use a pastry brush to brush the edges with water and then press them together.
  • Bake the hand pies until they are golden brown: Bake the hand pies until they are golden brown and the filling is bubbly. This will take about 20-25 minutes.

Conclusion:

Cherry hand pies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are a great way to use up fresh cherries and they are also a fun project to make with kids. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect cherry hand pies every time.

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