Description
These Pumpkin Hand Pies are a delightful fall treat that’s perfect for enjoying the flavors of the season. A flaky, golden crust is filled with a sweet and spiced pumpkin pie filling, then fried until golden brown and coated in cinnamon sugar. These hand pies are easy to make and perfect for a cozy autumn dessert.
Ingredients
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Pumpkin Hand Pies:
- 1 batch homemade pie crust recipe or 2 boxes store-bought pie crusts
- 2 cups pumpkin pie filling (homemade or store-bought)
- Canola or vegetable oil, for frying
Cinnamon Sugar Topping:
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare Crusts: Roll out the pie crust(s) to ⅛-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Use a 4-5 inch round cookie cutter to cut out circles. You should get about 26-28 rounds from a homemade batch, possibly less from store-bought.
- Fill and Shape: Place 1 heaping tablespoon of pumpkin pie filling in the center of each crust circle. Fold the dough over to form a half-moon shape, moisten the edges with water, and crimp with a fork to seal.
- Make Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
- Fry Hand Pies: Heat 2-3 inches of oil in a medium pot to 375°F (190°C). Carefully add 2-3 hand pies to the hot oil and fry for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove and place on a paper towel-lined cooling rack to drain excess oil. Monitor the oil temperature between batches to maintain 375°F.
- Coat and Serve: While still warm, dip the fried hand pies in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat. Serve warm or cold.
Notes
- Use your favorite homemade pie crust recipe or store-bought pie crusts. If using store-bought, consider using two boxes as they tend to be thinner and smaller.
- You can adjust the amount of cinnamon in the topping to your liking.
- For a less messy alternative to frying, you can bake the hand pies in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie
- Calories: 290kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
