Cherry Hand Pies

Ingredients

Pie Dough

Use 1 package refrigerated pie dough.

Filling

  • 3 cups cherries, pitted and halved
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 Tbsp quick cooking tapioca
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp almond extract

Egg Wash

  • 2 Tbsp water
  • 2 egg whites

Drizzle

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • ¼ tsp vanilla
  • 1 Tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions

FILLING

Place the filling ingredients into a bowl and combine.
Set aside and allow the mixture to sit for 30 minutes.

EGG WASH

Whisk the egg whites and water together.

STEP 1

When filling is ready, cut twelve 4 inch circles from the dough, place a small amount of filling on each hand pie circle.

Fold and pinch edges together creating mini turnovers.

STEP 2

Brush each hand pie top with egg wash.

STEP 3

Press sealed edges with back of a fork to seal completely, and cut 3 small slits on the top of each hand pie.

STEP 4

Place pies on a parchment lined baking sheet, and bake for 15 to 18 minutes until golden brown.

STEP 5 – DRIZZLE

In a small bowl, mix all ingredients together with a fork till smooth.

When pies are cooled completely drizzle icing over each hand pie and serve.

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