Description
Sweet potato hand pies are a delightful treat that encapsulate the flavors of fall in every bite. With a flaky crust enveloping a warm, sweet filling, these hand pies are perfect for cozy evenings or festive gatherings. Easy to prepare and incredibly versatile, they can be served as a snack or dessert, making them a crowd-pleaser any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 lb)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: Peel and chop sweet potatoes. Boil until fork-tender (about 15 minutes), then drain and mash until smooth.
- Mix in spices: Combine mashed sweet potatoes with sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt.
- Make the dough: In a bowl, mix flour and cold butter until crumbly. Gradually add ice water until it forms a dough.
- Roll out the dough: On a floured surface, roll to about 1/8 inch thick and cut circles (4 inches in diameter).
- Assemble the pies: Place a spoonful of filling on one half of each circle, fold over, and seal edges.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush with egg wash and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie (80g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg