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Scrumptious Apricot Hand Pies Recipe

Scrumptious Apricot Hand Pies Recipe
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Delight in these scrumptious apricot hand pies featuring a flaky homemade crust and a sweet, fruity apricot jam filling. Perfect as a handheld dessert or a holiday treat, these pies are easy to make and bursting with delightful flavors, offering a perfect balance of buttery crust and sweet apricot goodness.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup ice water

Filling and Finishing

  • 3/4 cup apricot jam
  • 1 tablespoon milk (for brushing)
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature by the time you’re ready to bake.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, and salt, mixing thoroughly to blend all dry ingredients evenly.
  3. Cut in Butter: Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Add Ice Water: Gradually pour in the ice water, stirring gently with a fork until the dough just comes together. Avoid overworking it to keep the crust tender.
  5. Roll and Cut Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/8 inch thickness. Cut the dough into small squares, roughly 3 to 4 inches each side, suitable for handheld pies.
  6. Fill and Seal Pies: Place a teaspoon of apricot jam in the center of each dough square. Fold the dough over to form a triangle or rectangle and press the edges firmly to seal, using a fork to crimp the edges for a decorative and secure seal.
  7. Brush and Bake: Lightly brush the tops of the pies with milk to encourage a golden-brown color. Arrange the hand pies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake them in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the crusts turn golden brown.
  8. Cool and Dust: Allow the hand pies to cool on a wire rack. Once cool, dust them with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness and an attractive finish.

Notes

  • For best results, keep the butter cold to achieve a flaky crust.
  • You can substitute apricot jam with other fruit preserves like raspberry or peach.
  • If the dough feels too dry, add a little more ice water, one teaspoon at a time.
  • These hand pies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
  • Brush with egg wash instead of milk for a shinier crust if preferred.

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