Homemade Hand Pie Recipe

Time1h 30m

Serves8

Semi-lunar pastry with fresh whipped seasonal filling, fried to perfection, topped with caramel sauce

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Ingredients

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1
Make the Dough
In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the cold water, a tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together. Divide the dough into two balls, flatten them into discs, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
2
Prepare the Filling
In a bowl, combine the seasonal fruit, sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Mix well and set aside.
3
Shape the Hand Pies
On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc of dough to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut out circles using a cookie cutter or a glass (about 4-5 inches in diameter). Place a tablespoon of filling on one half of each circle. Fold the dough over to form a semi-lunar shape and seal the edges with a fork.
4
Fry the Hand Pies
In a deep skillet or pot, heat oil over medium heat. Once hot, carefully add the hand pies in batches, frying for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
5
Serve
Drizzle the fried hand pies with caramel sauce before serving. Enjoy!