Description
Pocket-sized perfection for fall! These golden hand pies are stuffed with tender pear chunks simmered in brown sugar and spice, then wrapped in flaky pastry and finished with a glossy vanilla bean glaze. Perfect for lunchboxes, cozy afternoons, or gifting with a sweet little flourish—each pie is its own little celebration.
Ingredients
For the Filling:
2 ripe pears, peeled and diced
⅓ cup brown sugar
1 tbsp butter
½ tsp cinnamon
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tbsp cornstarch
For the Dough:
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
6–8 tbsp ice water
For the Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla bean paste (or extract)
Optional: Egg wash (1 egg + 1 tbsp water)
Instructions
In a saucepan, cook pears, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, lemon juice, and cornstarch over medium heat until bubbly and thickened. Cool completely.
For the dough, pulse flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in butter until pea-sized crumbs form. Add ice water until dough holds. Chill 1 hour.
Roll dough and cut into 4-inch circles or rectangles. Add a spoonful of filling to one side, fold over, seal edges with a fork.
Brush with egg wash and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes until golden.
Cool slightly, then drizzle with vanilla glaze.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hr 25 mins
- Category: Dessert
Nutrition
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 14g
- Fat: 13g
- Protein: 3g