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Easter Hand Pies with Lemon and Cherry Fillings Recipe

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  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 18-28 minutes depending on cooking method
  • Yield: 6 servings (6 hand pies)
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These delightful Easter Hand Pies are a festive and fun treat perfect for spring celebrations. Made with premade pie crust and filled with luscious lemon and cherry pie fillings, these hand pies are easy to assemble and can be cooked quickly in an air fryer or oven. Topped with colorful sprinkles or sparkling sugar and finished with an optional sweet glaze, they offer a perfect balance of tart and sweet flavors in a portable, handheld pastry.

Ingredients

Pie Crust

  • 1 box premade pie crust

Fillings

  • 6 tablespoons lemon pie filling (or your favorite flavor)
  • 6 tablespoons cherry filling

Toppings & Glaze

  • spray oil (for coating)
  • colored sprinkles (optional)
  • sparkling sugar (optional)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk

Instructions

  1. Cut Pie Crust: Roll out the premade pie crust on a clean surface. Use an Easter-themed cookie cutter to cut out shapes for the hand pies.
  2. Add Filling: Place about a tablespoon of lemon or cherry pie filling on every other shape cut from the pie crust, ensuring not to overfill.
  3. Moisten Edges: Dip your finger in a bowl of water and run it around the edge of the shapes that have filling. This helps seal the pies when you place the top layer on.
  4. Seal Pies: Place a second cut-out shape on top of the filled shapes. Press the edges together firmly using a fork to crimp and seal the pies well.
  5. Preheat Cooking Appliance: Preheat your air fryer to 370°F (188°C) or your oven to 400°F (204°C), depending on which cooking method you choose.
  6. Coat and Decorate: Lightly spray the sealed hand pies with oil. Sprinkle colored sprinkles or sparkling sugar on top if desired for a festive finish.
  7. Cook the Pies: For air fryer: Place the pies in the basket and cook at 370°F for 5-8 minutes, watching carefully as they brown quickly toward the end.
    For oven: Arrange the pies on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown on top.
  8. Cool Pies: Remove the pies and allow them to cool for 5-10 minutes. The filling inside will be hot, so cooling ensures safe and pleasant eating.
  9. Prepare Optional Glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and milk until smooth and combined.
  10. Glaze the Pies: Drizzle the prepared glaze over the cooled hand pies for added sweetness and an attractive finish.

Notes

  • Use any flavor of pie filling you like, such as apple or blueberry, to customize your hand pies.
  • Be careful not to overfill the pies to avoid leakage during cooking.
  • If you don’t have an air fryer, baking in a conventional oven produces equally delicious results.
  • Cool the pies thoroughly before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting off.
  • Sprays oils with neutral flavor like canola or vegetable oil work best.
  • Prep Time: 8 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes (air fryer) or 20 minutes (oven)
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://quickandsweetrecipes.com/easter-hand-pies-with-lemon-and-cherry-fillings-recipe/