Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making and sharing these Strawberry Heart Hand Pies, perfect for any occasion of love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 package pie crusts (or homemade)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, combine the diced strawberries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Mix well.
- Roll out the pie crusts and cut into heart shapes.
- Place a spoonful of the strawberry mixture on half of the heart shapes.
- Cover with the remaining heart shapes and seal the edges with a fork.
- Brush the tops with the beaten egg.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool for a few minutes and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- To enhance flavor, you can add a pinch of vanilla extract to the strawberry mixture.
- These hand pies can also be filled with other fruits like blueberries or raspberries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg