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Strawberry Hand Pies

February 14, 2022 by Ginny Dyer 1 Comment

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strawberry hand pies split open with filling coming out

Fresh strawberries are simmered into a perfectly sweet and thick strawberry jam, spooned between two layers of flaky, all-butter pie crust, then baked to golden brown perfection. These easy strawberry hand pies are the perfect thing to bake this strawberry season! Make these heart shaped strawberry hand pies for Valentine's Day or just for a summer treat!

If you're looking for other strawberry recipes, check out my strawberry pie, strawberry jam cake, strawberry shortcake cake or strawberry donuts.

This post is sponsored by In The Raw Sugar. Thank you for supporting the brands that make In Bloom Bakery possible!

strawberry hand pies on board with Sugar In The Raw box

Why You'll Love These

They're super easy to make! You only need a few ingredients to make this cutie pies!

They're extra cute. Whether you cut your dough in hearts, or circles, these hand pies come out looking so cute!

They're basically a personal pie! A whole pie just to myself? Yes please!

Ingredients

ingredients with labels
  • Sugar- we're using In The Raw trubinado sugar to sweeten these mini pies and to sprinkle over the crust
  • Flour- all-purpose flour is used for the flaky, all-butter crust
  • Butter- make sure it's extra, extra cold
  • Water- for the pie crust, can also use vodka or bourbon for an even flakier crust
  • Strawberries- I recommend using fresh strawberries for the jam instead of frozen
  • Vanilla- adds a sweet note to the jam
  • Cornstarch- used to thicken the strawberry jam
  • Egg- used for the egg wash
strawberry hand pies on board close up

Step By Step Instructions

Please see recipe card below for complete measurements.

STEP ONE: To make the strawberry filling, add quartered strawberries to a pot. Sprinkle in sugar, cornstarch and vanilla, then stir to combine.

STEP TWO: Cook the strawberries for 20-30 minutes, or until they're thick and a jam like consistency. (Mash the strawberries as they cook.) Transfer the jam to a bowl and allow it to cool completely.

cut strawberries in pot with corn starch, vanilla and sugar
strawberry jam in pot after it's done cooking

STEP THREE: To make the pie dough, combine flour, salt and sugar in a food processor.

STEP FOUR: Add in cold butter pieces slowly while the food processor is running. Pulse until all is combined.

flour, salt and sugar in food processor
butter cut into flour in food processor

STEP FIVE: Add in water/vodka/bourbon 1 tablespoon at a time until dough pulls away from the edges.

STEP SIX: Divide the dough in two, form into disks and wrap tightly with plastic wrap. Chill the dough for 30 minutes to 1 hour, or until it is no longer sticky, and is easier to roll out.

pie dough in food processor
pie dough wrapped in plastic wrap

STEP SEVEN: Roll dough out into a 9 inch circle, about ¼ inch thick.

STEP EIGHT: Cut the dough with a 4 inch heart cookie cutter. Repeat with the other dough disk. Re-roll dough scrapes out and cut out additional hearts. You should be able to get about 22 hearts out of the dough.

pie dough rolled out
pie dough cut into hearts

STEP NINE: Line a large baking sheet (15 x 21 in) with parchment paper, or two 13 x 18 in baking sheets. Transfer 11 of the dough hearts to the baking sheet. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of filling onto 11 of the hearts, leaving a small boarder around the edges.

STEP TEN: Brush the boarders with egg wash and place another dough heart over top. Press boarders closed with a fork. Cut a small X on the top of each hand pie. Chill the hand pies on the baking sheets for 20 minutes before baking.

heart dough cutouts spread with jam
hand pies dough pressed together with fork

STEP ELEVEN: Brush the tops with egg wash and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.

STEP TWELVE: Bake the hand pies for 18-23 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool for 15 minutes, then enjoy. Serve the mini strawberry pies as is, or with vanilla ice cream!

hand pies on baking sheet brushed with egg wash and sprinkled with sugar
hand pies on baking sheet after baking

Please see recipe card below for complete measurements.

hand pies on marble board

Pro Tips

Make sure your butter is extra cold. This will yield the best pie crust. Chop butter in small cubes, and freeze for 10 minutes to make it extra cold!

Try using vodka or bourbon in the pie crust. It might sound strange, but using alcohol instead of water will yield a much flakier pie crust! As the dough bakes all the alcohol, unlike water, evaporates leaving behind a super flaky crust.

Be sure to chill the hand pies before baking. This will ensure the jam doesn't leak out, and the dough stays intact while baking.

sugar in the raw on board with hand pies

FAQs

Do I have to cut the dough into hearts? Of course not. You can cut the dough into circles, or really any other shape. To keep baking times the same, I recommend sticking with the same size cookie cutter, 4 inches.

How long will these stay fresh for? They will stay fresh for up to three days in an airtight container.

Can I use store bought jam? Of course!

Can I use store bought pie crust? You can, but baking times will vary. I would start with 18 minutes and add time as necessary. (This recipe has only been tested using homemade pie crust.)

strawberry hand pies stacked

If you make these strawberry hand pies, please leave a star recipe rating! Also, tag me on Instagram @inbloombakery_ so I can see! Follow me on Pinterest for other dessert ideas!

strawberry hand pie cut open

Easy Strawberry Hand Pies

Homemade strawberry jam, spooned between two heart shaped layers of flaky, all-butter pie crust, then baked to golden brown perfection.
5 from 5 votes
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Cook Time 22 mins
Course Dessert
Servings 11 hand pies

Ingredients
  

For the Strawberry Jam

  • 2 cups (300 g) strawberries, trimmed and quartered
  • ¼ cup (55 g) turbinado sugar Sugar In the Raw
  • 2 teaspoon (5 g) cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

For the Crust

  • 2 ½ cups (312 g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoon (28 g) turbinado sugar Sugar In The Raw
  • 1 cup (224 g) unsalted butter, cold
  • 3-4 tablespoon cold water can also use vodka or bourbon

For Topping

  • 1 egg for egg wash
  • extra turbinado sugar for sprinkling Sugar In the Raw

Instructions
 

For the Strawberry Filling

  • STEP ONE: To make the strawberry filling, add quartered strawberries to a pot. Sprinkle in sugar, cornstarch and vanilla, then stir to combine.
  • STEP TWO: Cook the strawberries for 20-30 minutes over medium low heat, or until they're thick and a jam like consistency. (Mash the strawberries as they cook.) Transfer the jam to a bowl and allow it to cool completely.

For the Pie Crust

  • STEP THREE: To make the pie dough, combine flour, salt and sugar in a food processor.
  • STEP FOUR: Add in cold butter pieces slowly while the food processor is running. Pulse until all is combined.
  • STEP FIVE: Add in water/vodka/bourbon 1 tablespoon at a time, just until dough pulls away from the edges.
  • STEP SIX: Divide the dough in two, form into disks and wrap tightly with plastic wrap. Chill the dough for 30 minutes to 1 hour, or until it is no longer sticky, and is easier to roll out.
  • STEP SEVEN: Roll the first dough disk out into a 9 inch circle, about ¼ inch thick.
  • STEP EIGHT: Cut the dough with a 4 inch heart cookie cutter.
    Repeat with the other dough disk. Re-roll dough scrapes out and cut out additional hearts. You should be able to get about 22 hearts out of the dough.
  • STEP NINE: Line a large baking sheet (15 x 21 in) with parchment paper, or two 13 x 18 in baking sheets. Transfer 11 of the dough hearts to the baking sheet. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of filling onto 11 of the hearts, leaving a small boarder around the edges. 
  • STEP TEN: Brush the boarders with egg wash and place another dough heart over top. Press boarders closed with a fork. Cut a small X on the top of each hand pie. Chill the hand pies on the baking sheet for 20 minutes before baking.
    Preheat oven to 400 degrees while the hand pies chill.
  • STEP ELEVEN: After they're done chilling, brush the tops of the hand pies with egg wash and sprinkle with turbinado sugar. 
  • STEP TWELVE: Bake the hand pies for 18-23 minutes, or until golden brown. Let them cool for 15 minutes, then enjoy. Serve the mini strawberry pies as is, or with vanilla ice cream!
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  1. Karen

    February 15, 2022 at 8:35 pm

    5 stars
    Easy to follow directions and the hand pies came out so good! That strawberry jam filling is amazing and the pie crust is perfect!

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