Name: Easy Strawberry Hand Pies
Cook time: 22 min
Ingredients: 2 cups strawberries (trimmed and quartered (300 g)); ¼ cup turbinado sugar (55 g); 2 teaspoons cornstarch (5 g); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (312 g); ½ teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar (28 g); 1 cup unsalted butter (cold (224 g)); 3-4 tablespoons cold water (can also use vodka or bourbon); 1 egg for egg wash; Extra turbinado sugar for sprinkling

Easy Strawberry Hand Pies

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Cook Time 22

Course Dessert

Servings 11 hand pies

Ingredients

For the Strawberry Jam:

2 cups strawberries trimmed and quartered (300 g)
¼ cup turbinado sugar 55 g
2 teaspoons cornstarch 5 g
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Crust:

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour 312 g
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons turbinado sugar 28 g
1 cup unsalted butter cold (224 g)
3-4 tablespoons cold water can also use vodka or bourbon

For Topping:

1 egg for egg wash
Extra turbinado sugar for sprinkling

Instructions

For the Strawberry Filling:

In a pot, combine quartered strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla extract.
Cook over medium-low heat for 20-30 minutes until thick and jam-like. Mash the strawberries as they cook. Transfer the jam to a bowl and let it cool completely.

For the Pie Crust:

In a food processor, combine flour, salt, and sugar.
Add cold butter pieces gradually while pulsing.
Pour in water/vodka/bourbon 1 tablespoon at a time until the dough comes together.
Divide the dough into two disks, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Roll out one dough disk into a 9-inch circle, about ¼ inch thick.
Cut out dough with a 4-inch heart cookie cutter. Repeat with the other dough disk.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and transfer half of the dough hearts.
Spoon 1 tablespoon of filling onto each heart, leaving a small border.
Brush the edges with egg wash and top with another dough heart. Press the edges with a fork and cut a small X on top.
Chill the hand pies for 20 minutes before baking.
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Brush the tops of the hand pies with egg wash and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
Bake for 18-23 minutes until golden brown. Let cool for 15 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

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