Flaky Peach Hand Pies
Introduction
Flaky Peach Hand Pies are the ultimate summer dessert—sweet, buttery pockets of golden pastry filled with juicy, spiced peaches. Their portable size makes them ideal for picnics, lunchboxes, and parties, while the combination of a crisp crust and velvety fruit filling guarantees crowd appeal.
Whether you need a sweet treat to impress at a gathering or simply want a nostalgic, irresistible homemade pastry, these hand pies deliver all the flavor and satisfaction without any fuss.
Why These Flaky Peach Hand Pies Stand Out
Hand pies bring together the best of dessert: they’re crisp outside, yielding inside, and shine with fresh fruit flavor. What sets this recipe apart is the care in seasoning the peach filling with just a touch of spice and a sprinkle of sugar, encased in a fantastically flaky crust. Baking or air frying ensures they stay golden, crispy, and never soggy—a delightful contrast to the soft, warm filling.
Crafting the Peach Filling
Perfect hand pies start with perfectly chopped, uniform peaches. For effortless, even dicing, use the Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper: it makes prepping the fruit fast and consistent, ensuring the filling cooks evenly in every pie.
Smooth texture matters, so toss your diced peaches with a sprinkling of sugar, cornstarch, and a touch of cinnamon or ginger. This creates a luscious, thick filling that won’t run out as the pies bake.
Building the Flakiest Pastry Shell
The secret to flaky hand pies is keeping your dough cold. Roll out your prepared pie dough (homemade or store-bought) on a lightly floured surface, cutting circles about 4–5 inches wide. Placing your dough on Reynolds Kitchens Brown Parchment Paper Roll helps prevent sticking and makes transferring the pies to your baking sheet or air fryer a breeze.
Fill the circles with a spoonful of peach mixture, fold over, and crimp the edges to seal. Brush with egg wash for perfect browning.
Baking or Air Frying for Perfect Texture
Hand pies adapt beautifully to both a traditional oven and an air fryer. For a quick, golden finish, arrange your pies in a COSORI Air Fryer 9-in-1, Compact & Large 6-Qt lined with handy Air Fryer Paper Liners, 8” Square. This ensures no sticking and super easy cleanup—plus the air fryer keeps the pies extra crisp.
Bake or air fry until the crust is puffed and deeply golden, letting the peach filling bubble slightly at the edges.
How to Serve Flaky Peach Hand Pies
Serve your peach hand pies warm, dusted with a light veil of powdered sugar for an elegant look. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a decadent touch, or pack a few for an outdoor adventure—they’re just as delicious at room temperature.
For easy storage or to keep them fresh on the go, pop them into Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers—their airtight design preserves the flakiness and flavor.
Nutritional Information and Serving Size
This recipe yields 8 handheld pies, with each serving coming in at around 200–250 calories, depending on the richness of your dough and the sweetness of the peaches. They’re a smart way to enjoy a portion-controlled dessert that doesn’t skimp on flavor.
Flaky Peach Hand Pies Recap
Flaky Peach Hand Pies combine the best of fresh summer fruit with crispy, buttery pastry—making them the go-to treat for any event. Their simplicity, combined with gourmet appeal and crowd-pleasing flavors, makes them a must-bake any time peaches are in season.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (or preheat your air fryer to 350°F). Line a baking sheet with a sheet of Reynolds Kitchens Brown Parchment Paper Roll for easy cleanup.
- In a medium bowl, combine diced peaches (use the Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper for quick prepping), sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Stir until peaches are evenly coated.
- Unroll or roll out pie dough on a lightly floured surface. Use a round cutter or bowl to cut out circles, about 4–5 inches in diameter.
- Spoon 1–2 tablespoons of peach mixture onto the center of each dough circle. Fold in half to form a half-moon, and crimp edges with a fork to seal.
- Brush tops with beaten egg for a glossy finish. If baking, place on prepared baking sheet. If air frying, arrange onto Air Fryer Paper Liners, 8” Square fitted in your COSORI Air Fryer 9-in-1 basket.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes (oven) or 10–12 minutes (air fryer), until golden and bubbling. Let cool slightly before transferring to a rack.
- Optional: Dust with powdered sugar and store any leftovers in Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers to maintain freshness.
Cook and Prep Times
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
