Ingredients
- Pie dough (store-bought or homemade)
- Fresh or frozen cherries, pitted
- Granulated sugar
- Lemon juice
- Cornstarch
- Almond extract (optional)
- Egg, for egg wash
- Turbinado sugar, for sprinkling
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine the pitted cherries, granulated sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and almond extract (if using). Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until thickened.
- Roll out the pie dough on a floured surface and cut out circles.
- Place a spoonful of cherry filling on one dough circle. Brush edges with water or egg wash, cover with another circle, and seal.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place pies on a lined baking sheet. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use cold ingredients for a flaky crust.
- Do not overfill the pies to avoid bursting.
- Seal the edges to prevent leakage.
- For a golden crust, use an egg wash with egg yolk and milk.
- Let cool slightly before serving to set the filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie
- Calories: 200 Kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
