Peach & Cardamom Hand Pies

Peach & Cardamom Hand Pies

These adorable hand pies deliver a burst of sweet, juicy peach filling with an unexpected, enticing warmth from your "Spicy Affair" Seasoning, all encased in a flaky, buttery crust.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Chill Time: 30 minutes
Bake Time: 20-25 minutes
Yields: 6-8 hand pies

 

Ingredients

For the Pie Dough

  • 2½ cups All-Purpose Flour

  • 1 teaspoon Salt

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) Cold Unsalted Butter, cubed

  • ½ cup Ice Water (or more, as needed)

For the Peach Filling

  • 3 cups Fresh or Frozen Peaches, peeled and diced (if frozen, no need to thaw)

  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar

  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch

  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cardamom

  • ½ teaspoon Paramour Spice Co. "Spicy Affair" Seasoning

  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice

For Assembly

  • 1 large Egg, beaten (for egg wash)

  • 1 tablespoon Coarse Sugar (for sprinkling)

  • Optional: Pinch of "Spicy Affair" Seasoning (for extra spice on top)

Instructions

1. Make the Pie Dough

  1. Combine Dry: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.

  2. Cut in Butter: Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour. Using a pastry blender or your fingertips, cut the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.

  3. Add Water: Gradually add the ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix.

  4. Chill: Divide the dough in half, flatten each half into a disc, wrap tightly in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

2. Prepare the Peach Filling

  1. Combine: In a medium bowl, combine the diced peaches, sugar, cornstarch, cardamom, "Spicy Affair" Seasoning, and lemon juice. Stir gently to combine.

3. Assemble and Bake the Hand Pies

  1. Roll Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc of chilled dough to about ¼-inch thickness.

  2. Cut Shapes: Use a 4-5 inch round or square cookie cutter (or a knife) to cut out shapes. You should get 6-8 shapes per disc. Repeat with the second disc of dough and any scraps.

  3. Fill Pies: Place a generous tablespoon of peach filling in the center of half of the dough shapes.

  4. Seal Pies: Place another dough shape on top of each filled shape. Use your fingers to press the edges firmly, then crimp with a fork to seal completely. Cut small slits in the top of each hand pie to allow steam to escape.

  5. Egg Wash & Sprinkle: Transfer the hand pies to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush the tops with the beaten egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar. For an extra kick, a very light pinch of "Spicy Affair" Seasoning can be added on top.

  6. Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.

  7. Cool: Let cool on a wire rack before serving.