Description
These Strawberry Ruby Orange Heart-Shaped Hand Pies are a delightful treat perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion. The combination of sweet strawberries, tangy ruby orange, and flaky pie crust will win over any dessert lover.
Ingredients
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For the Filling:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (hulled and chopped)
- 2 tablespoons ruby orange juice (or blood orange juice)
- 2 teaspoons orange zest
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
For the Crust:
- 1 package refrigerated pie crusts (2 sheets)
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Filling: In a saucepan, cook strawberries, orange juice, zest, sugar, and cornstarch until thickened. Let cool.
- Prepare the Crust: Roll out pie crusts, cut out heart shapes, and fill with strawberry-orange mixture.
- Bake: Brush with egg wash, sprinkle with sugar, and bake until golden brown.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- These hand pies can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for 2 days or frozen unbaked for later.
- You can substitute raspberries or other citrus fruits for different flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
