MINI STRAWBERRY HAND PIES

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I got this on a web site: http://www.fromcalculustocupcakes.com/mini-strawberry-hand-pies/ They both look and sound delicious, and pretty easy to make. I am sharing it with you; although it is not likely a new idea, I haven't seen one using this "Strawberry Butter". It sounds a lot like jam...but you know when you say "the same,...

Provided by Amy Alusa

Categories     Pies

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pie crust, purchased or home made, uncooked
10 1/2 tsp strawberry butter (recipe below)
1 egg yolk
1 tsp sugar
slow cooker strawberry butter-low sugar
2 qt strawberries, washed, hulled, and halved
sugar to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment.
  • 2. Cut pie crust into 7 4 inch circles. Place 1½ tsps. of strawberry butter in the center of each circle. Moisten edge of the circle and fold over. Crimp edges with the tines of a fork. Place on prepared baking sheet.
  • 3. Mix egg yolk with 1 tsp. water. Brush over pies. Sprinkle with sugar. Cut a small slit in each pie to vent, or cut tiny crows feet. Bake for approximately 10 minutes or until golden brown and filling is bubbly.
  • 4. Slow Cooker Strawberry Butter
  • 5. Put strawberries into a slow cooker. Cook on high approximately 2 hours. With a spoon, break the berries apart if they are still intact. Stir in sugar. Cook on high another 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Refrigerate

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