These Pumpkin Hand Pies are a delightful fall dessert that features a flaky crust filled with a spiced pumpkin filling. Perfect for sharing or enjoying as a sweet treat!
Author:nadia
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:25 minutes
Total Time:45 minutes
Yield:10 hand pies 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Pie Crust:
1 package refrigerated pie crusts (2 crusts)
Pumpkin Filling:
1cup canned pumpkin puree
1/4cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Other:
1 large egg (beaten for egg wash)
2 tablespoons coarse sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Prepare pumpkin filling: In a bowl, mix together pumpkin puree, brown sugar, granulated sugar, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, egg, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
Assemble hand pies: Unroll pie crusts, cut into circles, place pumpkin filling, seal edges, brush with egg wash, sprinkle with coarse sugar.
Bake: Place hand pies on baking sheet, make slits for steam, bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Cool and serve: Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
You can make a glaze with powdered sugar and milk to drizzle over cooled pies for extra sweetness.
These can also be made with homemade pie crust if preferred.