Description
These glazed peach hand pies feature buttery, flaky crusts filled with fresh peaches, lightly spiced and sweetened, then topped with a silky almond glaze. Perfect for summer gatherings, picnics, or as a grab-and-go dessert.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 8 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cubed
- ⅓ cup solid shortening
- 6–7 tbsp ice water
- 1 egg + 1 tbsp milk (for brushing)
For the Filling:
- 5 medium to large fresh peaches, peeled and diced
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- Juice of ½ a lemon
- Few drops of almond extract
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp milk or cream
- ¼ tsp almond extract
Instructions
- Make the Dough: In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in butter and shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water and mix just until dough forms. Divide into two disks, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Filling: Toss diced peaches with sugar and let sit for 1 hour to macerate. Drain juice into a saucepan and whisk in cornstarch, cinnamon, and salt. Cook over medium heat until thickened. Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice and almond extract, then fold in peaches.
- Assemble the Pies: Roll dough to ⅛-inch thickness. Cut into 4-inch circles. Spoon a small amount of filling in center. Fold over, press edges to seal, and crimp with a fork. Make a small slit on top of each pie. Place on lined baking sheet and chill for 30 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush pies with egg wash. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
- Glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, milk or cream, and almond extract until smooth. Drizzle over cooled pies. Alternatively, sprinkle coarse sugar before baking for a crunchy finish.
Notes
To make ahead, prepare the pies and freeze unbaked. Bake from frozen, adding 5–7 minutes to baking time. Use other fruits like nectarines or plums as seasonal variations.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Hand Pie
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg