Best Spiced Pear Hand Pies Recipes

AUTUMN SPICED APPLE AND PEAR HAND PIES

Autumn Spiced Apple and Pear Hand Pies image

Close your eyes when you take a bite of these and you can almost hear the crunch of leaves beneath your feet. These taste and smell like autumn, my favorite season. I like to add a drizzle of dark chocolate at the end; it makes them extra special!

Provided by Chef V

Categories Desserts Pies Fruit Pie Recipes Pear Pie Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 large Pink Lady apple - peeled, cored and diced
1 large Bartlett pear - peeled, cored and diced
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
1 pinch salt
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
1 recipe pastry for a 9-inch double crust pie
2 tablespoons coarse granulated sugar, or as needed
½ cup dark chocolate chips

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Stir apple, pear, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt together in a bowl. Whisk egg and water together in a small bowl.
Roll pastry out on a lightly floured surface; cut into circles with a 3- to 4-inch round cookie cutter. Spoon a small amount of apple mixture onto center of each pastry circle; fold circles in half and press firmly to seal edges. Crimp with a fork, if desired. Place pies on prepared baking sheet.
Cut 3 small slits in top of each hand pie with a sharp knife. Brush surface of pies with egg mixture; sprinkle with decorating sugar.
Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden, about 25 minutes; allow pies to cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes.
Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 15-second intervals, stirring after each melting, 1 to 2 minutes. Drizzle melted chocolate over pies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124.7 calories, Carbohydrate 18.1 g, Cholesterol 11.6 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 75.4 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

SPICED PEAR HAND PIES

Spiced Pear Hand Pies image

Yield 12-14 hand pies

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 large ripe Anjou USA Pears, peeled, cored, and diced into 1/2 squares
1 tablespoon butter
1 vanilla bean, split and seeds removed
3 tablespoons light agave nectar
2 teaspoons ground cardamom
2 teaspoons ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
2 tablespoons flour (for work surface)
1 package pie crusts (2 per package), thawed in the refrigerator
1 egg, beaten

Steps:

In a medium saute pan, heat the butter until melted. Add the diced pears to the butter and cook until they begin to release some liquid, about 5-6 minutes. Add the vanilla bean (and the seeds), agave nectar, dried spices and grated ginger. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook until mixture begins to thicken and the fruit is tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Working on a floured surface, roll out the pie crusts so that they are about 1/3-inch thick. Using a 3-inch round cutter (I used a large mason jar lid), cut out rounds of the dough. Add a heaping spoonful of mixture to each round and fold over. Using a fork, crimp the edges to seal and place on parchment lined baking sheet. Once done, place the pies in the fridge for 20 minutes.
Before baking, vent each pie on the top with two small slits. Brush each with a bit of egg wash. Bake for 20-22 minutes (depending on your oven) or until bubbling and golden brown - it's okay if you get some oozing out of the top and sides. They're supposed to be rustic. Allow to cool slightly before eating - the filling is HOT!