Description
Delight in the flavors of fall with these delicious pumpkin hand pies. Perfectly spiced pumpkin filling encased in a flaky pastry crust, these hand pies are a delightful treat for any autumn gathering.
Ingredients
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Pumpkin Filling:
- 3/4 cup pumpkin purée
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Crust and Assembly:
- 1 (14 oz) package refrigerated pie crusts (2 crusts)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon milk
- coarse sugar for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, mix together the pumpkin purée, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Roll out the dough: Roll out the pie crusts and cut into circles. Place half of the rounds on the baking sheet.
- Add filling: Spoon pumpkin filling onto each round, top with remaining dough circles, seal edges, and cut slits on top.
- Brush with egg wash: Whisk together the egg and milk, then brush over the pies. Sprinkle with coarse sugar.
- Bake: Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until golden brown. Cool before serving.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use a plant-based pie crust and non-dairy milk for brushing the tops.
- Drizzle with icing for extra sweetness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
