Rustic Southern Peach Hand Pies

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Flaky, buttery hand pies filled with spiced peach preserves, perfect for a handheld southern dessert. This Southern American-inspired recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, salt into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 240 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 25 min Serves 8 Southern American cuisine 240 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, and 1 tsp salt. Cut in 1 cup cold unsalted butter with a pastry cutter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. Step 2: Slowly add 6 tbsp ice water, 1 tbsp at a time, mixing gently until dough just comes together. Divide dough in half, flatten into disks, wrap in plastic, and chill for 1 hour.
  3. Step 3: Preheat oven to 375°F. On a floured surface, roll out one dough disk to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into 4-inch circles using a biscuit cutter.
  4. Step 4: In a small bowl, stir 1 cup peach preserves with 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon. Place 1 tbsp of filling in the center of each dough circle.
  5. Step 5: Brush edges with beaten 1 large egg, fold dough over filling to form a half-moon, and crimp edges with a fork to seal.
  6. Step 6: Place pies on a parchment-lined baking sheet, brush tops with remaining beaten egg, and sprinkle with 2 tbsp coarse sugar.
  7. Step 7: Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and bubbling. Cool on a wire rack before serving.

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