Description
Delightful hand pies filled with tart cranberries and wrapped in a flaky, buttery crust, perfect for family gatherings and cozy moments.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup ice water
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, cinnamon, and a splash of water over medium heat. Stir until cranberries burst and thicken, about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Make the Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in chilled butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water until dough forms a disk. Wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
- Roll Out the Dough: On a floured surface, roll the dough to 1/8-inch thick. Cut into 4-inch circles.
- Fill the Hand Pies: Place a tablespoon of cooled filling in the center of each circle. Fold dough to create a half-moon shape and seal edges with a fork.
- Brush with Egg Wash: Place pies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and brush with beaten egg.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Chill dough before rolling for a flakier texture. Experiment with fillings and spices to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Cranberry, Hand Pies, Dessert, Baking, Family Recipe