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Cranberry Hand Pies
Delight in these flaky, sweet-tart cranberry hand pies, perfect for a festive treat or dessert.
Ingredients
Dough
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, cold, cubed (8 ounces)
- 1/2 cup full fat sour cream (cold)
Filling
- 3 cups cranberries, fresh or frozen
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon orange zest, finely grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 tablespoons grand mariner
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 2 tablespoons sparkling sugar, optional
Instructions
- Prepare the dough by mixing flour, salt, baking powder, cinnamon, and sugar. Cut in cold butter until crumbly, then add sour cream and form into a dough. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine cranberries, brown sugar, granulated sugar, orange zest, orange juice, flour, mariner, and vanilla to make the filling.
- Roll out the dough, cut into circles, and place a spoonful of filling on each. Fold and seal the edges.
- Brush the pies with beaten egg and sprinkle with sparkling sugar if desired. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes until golden.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
For a crispier crust, chill the dough thoroughly before baking.