Dandelion Jelly Hand Pies: Sweet & Unique Spring Treat!
Embark on a delightful culinary adventure with these Dandelion Jelly Filled Hand Pies, featuring a subtly sweet, floral jelly tucked into flaky pastry pockets. Perfect for a picnic or a lovely afternoon treat, these hand pies celebrate the beauty of spring.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 hand pies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Dandelion Jelly
- Pie Dough
- All-Purpose Flour
- Unsalted Butter
- Granulated Sugar
- Salt
- Ice Water
- Egg
Instructions
- Prepare Your Dough: If you’re making homemade pie dough, ensure it’s well-chilled for at least 30 minutes. If using store-bought dough, let it sit at room temperature for about 10-15 minutes before unrolling.
- Roll and Cut: Lightly flour your work surface. Roll out your pie dough to about 1/8-inch thickness. Cut out your pie shapes using a 3-4 inch round or square cookie cutter.
- Fill the Pies: Place half of your cut-out dough shapes on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spoon about 1-1.5 teaspoons of dandelion jelly into the center of each dough shape.
- Seal Them Up: For the remaining half of your dough shapes, cut a few small slits in the center of each to allow steam to escape. Place these vented dough tops over the jelly-filled bottoms.
- Crimping and Sealing: Gently press the edges of the top and bottom dough together. Use the tines of a fork to crimp all around the edges.
- The Egg Wash & Sugar Sprinkle: In a small bowl, whisk together your egg with a teaspoon of water or milk. Brush the tops of each hand pie with this mixture and sprinkle a little coarse sugar over the tops.
- Chill (Optional but Recommended): Chill the assembled hand pies in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes before baking.
- Preheat Oven & Bake: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the hand pies for 18-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
- Cool: Transfer the hand pies to a wire rack and let them cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Keep your dough cold for flaky pastry, don't overfill the pies, and ensure a thorough seal to prevent leaks. Experiment with shapes and serve with ice cream or whipped cream for an elevated experience.