Description
Delightful Peach Hand Pies blend southern charm with portable pastry perfection. Flaky golden crusts cradle sweet summer peaches, inviting you to savor each irresistible bite of homemade comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 21 ounces (595 grams) peach pie filling
- 1 refrigerated pie crust
Sugar Glaze Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) water
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) corn syrup
Frying Ingredient:
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the oil by filling a heavy dutch oven or deep pot with vegetable oil to 4-5 inches. Insert an oil thermometer and heat to 375F, ensuring precise temperature for optimal frying results.
- Roll out refrigerated pie crust and use a 5-6″ bowl to trace and cut 6 circular rounds. Gently stretch with a rolling pin if needed to achieve desired size.
- Position approximately 2 tablespoons of peach pie filling onto the center of each pie crust round, leaving enough space around edges for sealing.
- Moisten pie crust edges with water using fingertips to help create a secure seal. Carefully fold each round over filling and firmly crimp edges together to prevent leakage during frying.
- Whisk powdered sugar, corn syrup, and water in a small bowl to create a smooth glaze. Cover with a damp paper towel to maintain consistency while preparing pies.
- Carefully lower one hand pie at a time into hot oil, frying for 2-3 minutes until achieving a deep golden brown color. Transfer fried pies to paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Use a pastry brush to generously coat both sides of each hand pie with prepared glaze, ensuring complete coverage.
- Continue frying and glazing remaining hand pies, serving immediately for maximum freshness and crispiness.
Notes
- Control oil temperature precisely to ensure crispy, non-greasy hand pies by using a reliable thermometer and maintaining steady 375F heat.
- Create uniform pie rounds by using a consistent bowl size or rolling pin technique to maximize dough usage and achieve consistent shape.
- Prevent filling leakage by carefully sealing edges with water and gently crimping crust, ensuring a tight closure before frying.
- Customize filling options by substituting peach with seasonal fruits like apple, cherry, or mixed berries for variety and personal preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg