Description
These Pumpkin Hand Pies are a delightful fall treat, perfect for any occasion. Filled with a spiced pumpkin mixture and encased in a flaky crust, these handheld pies are sure to be a hit with family and friends. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy!
Ingredients
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Pie Crust:
- 1 package refrigerated pie crusts (2 crusts)
Pumpkin Filling:
- 3/4 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg (for filling)
Egg Wash:
- 1 egg (beaten)
- 1 tablespoon milk
Optional:
- coarse sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet: Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make filling: In a bowl, mix pumpkin puree, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, salt, and 1 egg until smooth.
- Prepare crusts: Roll out pie crusts and cut into circles. Place half the circles on the baking sheet.
- Fill pies: Add filling to the center of each, top with remaining crust pieces, and seal edges.
- Brush with egg wash: Whisk remaining egg with milk and brush over each hand pie.
- Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool and serve: Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- These hand pies can be frozen before baking for future use.
- Drizzle with powdered sugar glaze for a sweet finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
