Description
Sweet Potato Hand Pies are a delightful treat that combines a golden, flaky crust with a sweet and spiced filling. These versatile pastries can be enjoyed as a snack, dessert, or even for breakfast. With simple ingredients and an easy-to-follow recipe, you can create these mouthwatering hand pies that will impress family and friends. Every bite offers the essence of autumn wrapped in a cozy hug, making them perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 lb)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter (cut into cubes)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp milk or cream
Instructions
- Prepare the sweet potatoes by peeling and chopping them into small cubes. Boil in salted water until fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash.
- In a bowl, mix mashed sweet potatoes with sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, combine flour and butter until crumbly. Add sugar and enough cold water to form a soft dough.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/8-inch thick. Cut circles approximately 4-5 inches in diameter.
- Place a spoonful of filling on one half of each dough circle. Fold over and seal edges using a fork.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush each pie with milk or cream and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie (80g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg