Description
Golden, flaky, fruit-filled Peach Hand Pies are the ultimate summer treat—portable, sweet, and easy to make using fresh or canned peaches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups diced peaches (fresh or canned, drained)
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 egg + 1 tbsp milk (for egg wash)
- Pie dough (homemade, store-bought, or puff pastry)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine peaches, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and salt over medium heat. Cook for 5 minutes until juices are released.
- Mix cornstarch with 1 tbsp water and add to saucepan. Simmer until thickened (3–4 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Cool completely.
- Roll out dough to ⅛-inch thickness. Cut into 4–5 inch rounds.
- Spoon 1–2 tbsp filling into center of each round. Fold and seal edges using a fork.
- Cut small slits in the tops for venting. Brush with egg wash.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes or air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 12–14 minutes until golden brown.
- Optional: Drizzle with glaze made of ½ cup powdered sugar and 1–2 tbsp milk after cooling.
Notes
Cool filling before assembling to prevent leaks. Avoid overfilling. Use slits for venting steam. Store in an airtight container and reheat in oven or air fryer for crispiness.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked or Air Fried
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: peach hand pies, hand pies, summer dessert, portable pie, baked peach dessert