mini strawberry hand pies

Chico, CA
Updated on Jun 1, 2013

I got this on a web site: http://www.fromcalculustocupcakes.com/mini-strawberry-hand-pies/ They both look and sound delicious, and pretty easy to make. I am sharing it with you; although it is not likely a new idea, I haven't seen one using this "Strawberry Butter". It sounds a lot like jam...but you know when you say "the same, only different?!

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yield 7 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 - pie crust, purchased or home made, uncooked
  • 10 1/2 teaspoons strawberry butter (recipe below)
  • 1 - egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • - slow cooker strawberry butter-low sugar
  • 2 quarts strawberries, washed, hulled, and halved
  • - sugar to taste

How To Make mini strawberry hand pies

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment.
  • Step 2
    Cut pie crust into 7 4 inch circles. Place 1½ tsps. of strawberry butter in the center of each circle. Moisten edge of the circle and fold over. Crimp edges with the tines of a fork. Place on prepared baking sheet.
  • Step 3
    Mix egg yolk with 1 tsp. water. Brush over pies. Sprinkle with sugar. Cut a small slit in each pie to vent, or cut tiny crows feet. Bake for approximately 10 minutes or until golden brown and filling is bubbly.
  • Step 4
    Slow Cooker Strawberry Butter
  • Step 5
    Put strawberries into a slow cooker. Cook on high approximately 2 hours. With a spoon, break the berries apart if they are still intact. Stir in sugar. Cook on high another 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Refrigerate

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