Description
These Cherry Hand Pies are bursting with juicy cherry flavor, enhanced by almond extract and a flaky puff pastry. Perfect for a sweet treat or dessert that’s simple to prepare and utterly delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 ounces fresh cherries
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 sheet of frozen puff pastry (1/2 of a box), defrosted
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons heavy cream
- granulated sugar for sprinkling on top
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Pit the cherries to yield nearly 1 cup, then combine them in a bowl with brown sugar, almond extract, lemon juice, and cornstarch, mixing thoroughly and setting aside.
- On a floured surface, unfold and slightly roll out the puff pastry sheet, making it about 1/2" larger on all sides. Cut out 2 circles using a 6" round cutter and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Divide the cherry filling equally on one side of each dough circle, leaving about 1/2" from the edge.
- In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolk with heavy cream. Brush this mixture around the edges of the dough circles, then fold the dough over and crimp the edges to seal.
- Create 3 small slits in the top of each pie and sprinkle sugar on top.
- Bake the hand pies for 18-21 minutes until they are golden brown and puffed up.
- Allow the pies to cool for 10 minutes before serving to avoid hot cherry filling spilling out.
Notes
Ensure the cherries are pitted properly to avoid any bitterness.
You can substitute almond extract with vanilla extract if preferred.
The pies can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg