Description
Bourbon Peach Hand Pies are a delightful Southern treat, combining sweet peaches with a hint of bourbon in a flaky pastry crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh peaches, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons bourbon
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 package refrigerated pie crusts
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine diced peaches, granulated sugar, bourbon, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Mix well.
- Roll out the pie crusts and cut them into circles.
- Place a spoonful of the peach mixture in the center of each circle.
- Fold the crust over to create a half-moon shape and seal the edges with a fork.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use brown sugar instead of granulated sugar.
- These hand pies can be made ahead of time and frozen before baking.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Bourbon Peach Hand Pies, Southern dessert, peach pie, hand pies