Maple Hand Pies
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
These maple hand pies are a favorite of mine that I love making when I want something special without spending hours in the kitchen. The beauty of hand pies is that they're perfectly portable and honestly quite simple to put together. With just twenty minutes of prep and twenty five minutes in the oven, you'll have warm, fragrant pastries that taste like autumn in every bite. I use pure Canadian maple syrup because it adds such wonderful depth, and maple actually contains beneficial minerals like manganese that support bone health. These are ideal for meal prep or bringing to gatherings, and the whole project won't break the bank either.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 150 gcold unsalted butter
- 120 mlice water
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 120 mlpure canadian maple syrup
- 2 nullegg
- 10 gsalt
- 15 gground cinnamon
- 50 gconfectioners' sugar
- 60 mlunsalted milk
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Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, and cinnamon. Add the cold butter and use a pastry blender or your fingertips to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Tip: Make sure the butter is well-distributed for a flaky crust.
- 2
Gradually pour in the ice water, stirring with a fork until the dough comes together in a ball.
Tip: If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour.
- 3
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll it out to a thickness of about 3mm.
Tip: Make sure the dough is evenly rolled to prevent the pies from sticking to the pie dish.
- 4
Scoop out 8 equal-sized balls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Tip: Leave about 2cm of space between each pie for even baking.
- 5
Divide the maple syrup and granulated sugar into 4 equal parts.
Tip: This will help you evenly distribute the filling throughout the pies.
- 6
Spoon a portion of the maple syrup mixture into the center of each dough ball, leaving a 1cm border around the edges.
Tip: Make sure to leave a small border around the edges to prevent the filling from spilling over.
- 7
Fold the dough over the filling, pressing the edges together to seal the pie.
Tip: Make sure the edges are well-sealed to prevent the filling from escaping during baking.
- 8
Brush the tops of the pies with a little bit of milk and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.
Tip: This will give the pies a nice golden glaze.
- 9
Bake the pies in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
Tip: Make sure to check the pies frequently to prevent burning.
- 10
Allow the pies to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Tip: This will help the filling set and prevent it from oozing out.
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