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A cherry hand pie laying flat on a baking sheet surrounded by other pies.

Cherry Christmas Tree Hand Pies

This festive, easy Christmas tree cherry hand pie is made with just 3 ingredients and will be a beautiful addition to any holiday sweet tray.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 28 pies
Calories 171 kcal

Equipment

  • Rolling Pin
  • parchment paper
  • Holiday Cookie Cutter
  • Pastry Brush
  • Large Baking Sheet

Ingredients
  

  • 3 boxes of ready-made pie crust 2 crusts each
  • 1 21-ounce can of cherry pie filling
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 Tablespoons of water
  • Coarse sanding sugar optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350℉. Thaw the ready-made pie crust, according to package directions.
  • Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk eggs and water together, set aside.
  • Using a rolling pin, roll out one thawed pie crust, ensuring there are no cracks or holes. The crust should be between ¼” and ⅛” thick.
  • Using a holiday tree cookie cutter, cut out 7 trees. Save the excess crust.
  • Place trees on the parchment lined baking sheet and spoon about 1 - 1 ½ Tablespoons of cherry pie filling into the center of each tree. Brush the border around the filling with egg wash.
  • Roll out a second pie crust and cut out 7 more trees. Save the excess crust. Gently place the trees over the top of the filling. Starting at the trunk, lightly press the edges together, making sure not to press down on the filling.
  • Using the tines of a fork, press the seams together, working around the outline of the tree. Using a sharp knife, make a few slits in the top crust for venting. Brush the top crusts with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sanding sugar, if desired.
  • Repeat the process with the remaining pie crusts. When all the ready-made pie crust has been used, and all that remains is the excess, combine it all and roll it out, the same thickness as the original crusts, to complete the remaining hand pies.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

Notes

Storage and Freezing
These are best eaten the same day they are made.  However, you can store them covered, at room temperature, the first day.  And then store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days after that.
To freeze a baked hand pie, place them on a baking sheet, in a single layer, and put the sheet in the freezer, just until the pies are frozen.  Then, place them in individual freezer bags for up to 2 months.  Thaw in the refrigerator and serve at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 171kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.001gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 153mgPotassium: 40mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.01gVitamin A: 17IUVitamin C: 0.001mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Cherry Hand Pies, Christmas Tree Cherry Hand Pies, Mini Cherry Pies
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