Description
Crispy “fried apple or peach pies” deliver southern comfort on a plate, celebrating sweet fruit nestled in golden pastry. Homemade goodness awaits you with this classic dessert that brings warmth and nostalgia to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can (21 ounces / 595 grams) peach pie filling (or apple pie filling)
- 2 boxes (14.1 ounces / 400 grams each) refrigerated pie crust
Spices and Flavoring:
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Glaze and Binding:
- 1 egg white, beaten
- 2 cups (240 grams) powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) milk
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 425F (220C), allowing pie crusts to soften at room temperature while readying the filling.
- Chop peach or apple pie filling into small, uniform pieces using a fork and knife in a shallow bowl. Mix in cinnamon thoroughly for even flavor distribution.
- Carefully unroll pie crusts and utilize a 4-inch biscuit cutter to create 6 precise circles from each crust. Reprocess any remaining dough to complete the full number of circles.
- Delicately position a tablespoon of fruit filling at the center of each circular crust. Fold edges precisely, creating a half-moon shape. Crimp borders with a fork to ensure complete sealing, preventing filling leakage.
- Gently whisk egg white until light and foamy. Brush surface of each hand pie with the egg white, creating a glossy finish. Arrange pies on parchment-lined baking sheet, maintaining slight separation.
- Bake for approximately 15 minutes, monitoring until pies transform into a rich golden brown color. Meanwhile, whisk powdered sugar and milk into a smooth, consistent glaze.
- Remove pies from oven and immediately dip each warm pastry into glaze. Use two forks to carefully coat and transfer, allowing excess to drip off. Place on parchment paper and permit glaze to set for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Customize your filling by experimenting with different fruit preserves or fresh chopped fruits for unique flavor combinations.
- Cut pie crusts precisely using a sharp-edged biscuit cutter to ensure clean, uniform hand pies that seal perfectly.
- Prevent soggy bottoms by chilling the assembled pies for 10 minutes before baking, which helps maintain crisp pastry edges.
- Adjust the glaze consistency by adding more milk for a thinner drizzle or more powdered sugar for a thicker coating that clings to the pies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 295 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg