Description
Seasonal spices dance through classic Pumpkin Hand Pies, bringing warmth from Grandma’s kitchen to your dessert plate. Sweet pastry pockets filled with creamy pumpkin promise delightful autumn comfort you can savor with every delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 package (14.1 ounces) refrigerated pie crusts or homemade pie dough
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Egg Wash and Topping:
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare the workspace by setting the oven to 375F (190C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Flatten pie crusts on a flour-dusted surface and precisely cut into 4-inch uniform circles or squares.
- Create the aromatic filling by blending pumpkin puree with granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt until smooth and well-integrated.
- Carefully position a measured spoonful of pumpkin mixture centrally on each dough piece, leaving sufficient border for sealing.
- Fold dough over the filling, creating a compact pocket, and firmly crimp edges using fork tines to ensure complete closure.
- Whisk egg and milk together to create a glossy wash, then delicately brush the surface of each hand pie for a golden finish.
- Strategically place hand pies on prepared baking sheet, maintaining slight separation between each.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, monitoring until pastries transform into a rich, amber-brown color with crisp edges.
- Remove from oven and allow pies to cool momentarily on a wire rack.
- Optional: Dust with a light veil of powdered sugar for an elegant, sweet presentation.
Notes
- Choose cold butter when making the pie dough to ensure a flaky, tender crust that melts in your mouth.
- Chill the assembled hand pies for 15 minutes before baking to help them maintain their shape and prevent filling leakage.
- For a gluten-free version, swap traditional pie crust with almond flour or gluten-free pastry dough to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Transform these hand pies into a seasonal treat by adding a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice or a drizzle of maple glaze for extra autumnal flavor.
- Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 188 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 217 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg