Mini Pumpkin Hand-Pies
Mini Pumpkin Hand-Pies are delightful autumn treats that blend flaky pastry with a creamy pumpkin filling enriched with warm spices. Perfect for cozy gatherings or as a sweet snack, these hand-pies are easy to make and sure to impress. Enjoy the flavors of fall in every bite!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 hand-pies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- ½ cup pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp salt
- 3–4 tbsp ice water
- 1 egg + 1 tbsp water (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix flour and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Gradually add ice water to form a dough. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Combine pumpkin puree, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in another bowl.
- Roll out dough to about 1/8 inch thick and cut into circles (4 inches in diameter).
- Place a tablespoon of filling on each circle, fold over, and crimp edges with a fork.
- Brush with egg wash and bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand-pie (75g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Experiment with spices like ginger or allspice for added warmth. These hand-pies can be frozen before baking; just bake them directly from frozen.