Peach season is too short, so don’t miss making these delightful Peach Hand Pies! They are a handheld version of your favorite summer pie full of juicy, sweet peaches at their peak freshness. Made with a buttery, flaky crust, and homemade peach pie filling, these are always a hit at pool parties and backyard BBQs. Make the most of peach season with more reader-favorites like our wildly popular Peach Ice Cream, Southern Peach Pie, Easy Peach Milkshakes, and Homemade Peach Cobbler! I think of peach hand pies almost like being peach pie cookies since you can pick them up and eat them with your hands, no fork required! The flaky, buttery crust is the perfect compliment to the sweet, summery fruit filling of fresh peaches spiced with just a hint of cinnamon and vanilla. And the simple almond glaze is the perfect pairing with the peach flavor and seals in freshness so the hand pies stay fresh for a day or two longer. My family actually prefers hand pies over a traditional pie and begs me to make them all year long in all different flavors, but peach just might be my favorite.
What You’ll Need
Scroll down to the recipe card below this post for ingredient quantities and full instructions.
Pie crust – You can use store-bought refrigerated pie crust or make your favorite pie crust recipe. Peaches – There is nothing like fresh, ripe peaches! You can use frozen or canned peaches, but trust me that fresh peaches at the height of their summer season are unmatched in terms of flavor. Granulated sugar – Peaches are naturally deliciously sweet, but they need a little help from some white sugar to boost the pie filling sweetness. I tested this recipe to make sure we had just the right amount so that the peach flavor is still the star of the show. Cornstarch – This is my favorite thickening agent for making pie filling. Lemon juice – Keeps the flavor and color of the peach pie filling balanced and bright. Ground cinnamon – Just enough for that yummy spiced peach flavor without overpowering the fruit. Salt – Brings out of the best in almost any baking recipe so the flavors aren’t bland. Vanilla extract – If you haven’t tried our homemade vanilla extract, it’s so easy and makes a great gift for friends and neighbors! Egg wash – Whisking an egg and cold water together to brush on top of the peach hand pies ensures a golden brown finish when they are done baking. You can skip it if you want, but the pies will be pale looking (albeit still delicious!). Glaze – A simple combo of powdered sugar, heavy cream, and almond extract are the perfect finish to these hand pies. Another option is to sprinkle coarse sanding sugar over the egg-wash brushed hand pies for a sparkly, crunchy finish, if you prefer.
How to Make Peach Hand Pies
Be sure to visit Imperial Sugar’s site for the FULL RECIPE and instructions.
How to Serve With Peach Hand Pies
The beauty of hand pies is that they are a piece of pie you can eat with your hands! Serve them at a party with napkins and no utensils or plates are required! Or serve them with a scoop of ice cream on a plate for a delicious treat with a slightly higher crust-to-filling ratio than a traditional peach pie. These are also great for packing in kids lunches for a special treat at school.
Storage & Freezing Instructions
You can keep any uneaten hand pies in an airtight container on the counter once the glaze has completely set for 4-5 days, although they are best eaten fresh. Stack in a single layer or lay a piece of parchment paper or wax paper between the layers to prevent the glaze from sticking. They can also be refrigerated and served chilled, if you prefer. You can freeze any uneaten hand pies for up to 3 months. Transfer the finished hand pies to an airtight, freezer-safe container in a single layer and freeze. The glaze might be slightly sticky when thawed, but the hand pies will still taste delicious. Be sure to stop by Imperial Sugar’s site for the FULL RECIPE. I have partnered with them now for a few years and love their products for my baking needs!
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