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Fried Fruit Hand Pies

Fried Fruit Hand Pies prepared dish

Fried fruit hand pies are delightful pastries filled with a sweet fruit mixture, encased in a flaky, golden crust. These hand-held treats are perfect for dessert or a sweet snack, offering a delicious combination of flavors and textures. Serve them warm with a dusting of powdered sugar for an irresistible finish!

This recipe is american style, dessert, scaled for 6 servings, with 30 min prep and 15 min cook.

Prep: 30 min · Cook: 15 min · Total: 45 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include unsalted butter, sugar, all-purpose flour, powdered sugar.
  • Follow all 7 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
  • 0.5 cup sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 cups mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
  • 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
  • 6 tbsp ice water
  • 0.5 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt, then cut in the cold cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough comes together. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. In another bowl, mix the mixed berries, sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon until well combined. Set aside.
  4. Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/8-inch thickness. Cut out circles using a biscuit cutter or a glass.
  5. Place a tablespoon of the berry filling in the center of each dough circle. Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape and seal the edges by crimping with a fork.
  6. Heat the vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Fry the hand pies in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  7. Remove the fried pies and drain on paper towels. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 320
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Carbohydrates: 36 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 8 g
  • Sodium: 150 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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