Jun 08 2026
RestaurantsSouth HouseBrown Sugar Hand Pie Recipe

Brown Sugar Hand Pie Recipe

Inspired by South House
Time1h 30m
Serves4

Deep Fried, Strawberry Rhubarb Preserve, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

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Ingredients

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Dough

For frying

Serving

Method

Prepare the Dough

  1. 1

    Make the Dough

    In a large bowl, mix together the flour, brown sugar, and salt. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the ice water, a tablespoon at a time, until a dough forms. Divide the dough into two halves, shape into disks, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Fill and Shape the Hand Pies

  1. 2

    Roll Out the Dough

    On a floured surface, roll out one disk of dough to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut out circles using a 4-inch round cutter.

  2. 3

    Fill the Pies

    Place a tablespoon of strawberry rhubarb preserve in the center of each circle. Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape and press the edges to seal. Use a fork to crimp the edges for a decorative finish.

Fry the Hand Pies

  1. 4

    Heat the Oil

    In a deep fryer or large pot, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).

  2. 5

    Fry the Hand Pies

    Carefully place the hand pies in the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Serve

  1. 6

    Plate and Enjoy

    Serve the warm hand pies with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream on the side.

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