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Cranberry Hand Pies: A Flavorful Delight

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Cranberry Hand Pies are cozy, individually sized pastries filled with a sweet-tart cranberry filling and wrapped in a buttery, spiced dough. Perfect for holidays or everyday treats, these hand pies offer bold cranberry flavor with hints of orange and warm spices, optionally finished with a citrusy glaze.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 hand pies

Ingredients

  • 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon (14g) baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup (199g) granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup (71g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon orange extract (optional)
  • 1 cup (227g) full-fat sour cream, room temperature
  • 1/3 cup (76ml) orange juice
  • 2 cups cranberries, fresh or frozen (do not thaw)

For the optional orange glaze:

  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar, sifted
  • 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice (more if needed)
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Wrap dough and chill for 30 minutes.
  2. In a saucepan, combine cranberries, granulated sugar, and spices. Cook over medium heat until berries burst and thicken. Stir in orange zest and cool.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat light brown sugar, vanilla extract, orange extract (if using), and eggs. Whisk together sour cream and orange juice and alternate adding to the egg mixture with the dry ingredients. Fold in the cranberry mixture gently.
  4. Roll dough to 1/8-inch thickness and cut into 4-inch rounds. Place 1 tablespoon of filling in center, fold over, and seal edges with a fork.
  5. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place pies on lined baking sheet, brush tops with beaten egg, and bake 25–30 minutes until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
  6. For the glaze, whisk confectioners’ sugar, orange juice, and zest until smooth. Drizzle over cooled pies if desired.

Notes

  • Use frozen cranberries without thawing.
  • Chill dough for best flakiness.
  • Seal edges well to prevent leaking during baking.
  • Optional glaze adds citrusy sweetness, but pies are tasty without it.
  • Freeze baked pies and reheat in oven to enjoy later.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 hand pie
  • Calories: 270
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 13g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

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