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    Home » Recipes » Pies

    Easy Jam Hand Pies (3 Ingredients)

    Published: Feb 5, 2018 · Modified: Apr 2, 2021 by Kate Hackworthy · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    These easy jam hand pies are quick and easy to make with only 3 ingredients! They're great for Valentine's or cooking with kids.

    Baking paper with heart shaped jam-filled hand pies and a pot of strawberry jam.

    Easy Jam Hand Pies

    These pretty little heart shaped pies are super-easy to make. They're quick and you only need 3 ingredients.

    This is such an easy recipe and perfect to make with kids. You can use any shape or filling - try hazelnut spread or sweetened cream cheese - I love them with my carrot jam!

    There’s not a massive clean up involved and they taste delicious.

    They’re easily vegan and store bought gluten-free pastry is available.

    They're crispy, flaky, delicate and loads of fun to make.

    Easy Recipes with Kids
    I love cooking with my kids. It teaches them how to follow instructions, builds teamwork, and it’s just a nice thing to focus on together.

    It’s a mindful, intimate time to bond.

    They enjoy rolling their sleeves up and squidging dough, letting flour fall through their fingers and measuring ingredients.

    And of course, they get to eat the fruits of their labour!

    But if I’m honest, sometimes I just can’t face an epic baking session.

    I don’t wanted to dampen their spirits as they slowly drag chairs into the kitchen and reach for their little aprons, but I haven’t always got the time to commit to the activity.

    And let’s face it, cooking with kids isn’t quick!

     

    Overhead shot of heart-shaped easy jam hand pies with strawberry jam filling.

    3 Ingredient Jam Pies

    With little hands helping, baking a simple cake can take hours - and that’s not including cleaning the flurries of flour that seem to coat the kitchen when they’ve finished!

    Seriously, I know they’re still developing their motor skills, but they make such a huge mess.

    They seem to take the contents of the baking cupboards and hurl it around the kitchen with wild abandon.

    But all those laughs and smiles are worth the clean up.

    That's when I need a super-easy, quick, fun baking project to do with the kids.

    Enter: 3 ingredient jam-filled hand pies.

    This recipe is a perfect way to use up leftover shortcrust pastry.

    How to make Jam Hand Pies

    Follow these simple steps for a perfect recipe!

    How to make easy hand pies: Step 1 - unroll the shortcrust pastry and cut into shapes.

    How to make easy hand pies: Step 1 - unroll the shortcrust pastry and cut into shapes.

     

    How to make easy hand pies: Step 2 - spoon the jam into the centre of half, top with another pastry shape and seal.

    2 - spoon the jam into the centre of half, top with another pastry shape and seal.

     

     

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    Easy Jam Hand Pies with a pot of strawberry jam

    Easy Jam Hand Pies

    Kate Hackworthy | Veggie Desserts
    This is such an easy recipe and perfect to make with kids. You can use any shape or filling - try hazelnut spread or sweetened cream cheese! There’s not a massive clean up involved and they taste delicious. They’re easily vegan and store bought gluten-free pastry is available.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine British
    Servings 10
    Calories 127 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 package ready rolled shortcrust pastry (375g/13oz) defrosted if frozen
    • 8 teaspoon strawberry jam
    • Milk for brushing

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 190C / 375F. Line a baking sheet with baking parchment paper (or use the parchment from the pastry packet)
    • Unroll the dough and cut into shapes with a heart cookie cutter.
    • Spoon 1 teaspoon of the jam onto the centre of half of the shapes. 
    • Brush a little milk around the edges, then top with another shape and use a fork to crimp and seal the edges. Brush with some more milk, then use a sharp knife to cut a small slit in the pastry. Use smaller cutters to make shapes to decorate - just stick them on with some milk.
    • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden. Serve warm or cold.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 127kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 2gFat: 2gSodium: 182mgPotassium: 32mgSugar: 2gVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 1.2mg

    The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.

    Tried this recipe?Mention @kateveggiedesserts or tag #veggiedesserts! I love seeing your recreations.

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    Comments

    1. Janice

      August 17, 2018 at 9:09 pm

      5 stars
      These look lovely. I like the idea of making them in a heart shape.

      Reply
    2. Jacqueline Meldrum

      February 11, 2018 at 10:43 pm

      5 stars
      I've made these before and they are really good. You have to be careful not to eat them too soon out of the oven if you don't want a burnt mouth.

      Reply
    3. Kerry Taylor

      February 08, 2018 at 1:05 pm

      5 stars
      I've just made a batch of these with my toddler! He loved it!

      They don't look anything like your versions, though. I tried to post a picture on Facebook to give you a giggle, but it wouldn't let me. My posts are being marked as spam 🙁

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        February 09, 2018 at 8:23 am

        Ah shame as I'd love to have seen them! I'm so pleased that you like them - sooo easy to make with little ones 🙂

        Reply
    4. Monica | Nourish & Fete

      February 05, 2018 at 6:21 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my gosh, these are just too adorable! What a great Valentine's Day activity, especially, with the sweet heart cut-outs. My son would definitely love making these!

      Reply
    5. Ali from Home & Plate

      February 05, 2018 at 6:11 pm

      5 stars
      I love this idea. Who can turn down one of these beautiful treats. Love that the ingredient list is just three items. This recipe is a keeper.

      Reply
    6. Leslie

      February 05, 2018 at 5:49 pm

      5 stars
      These are so cute! I love the way the crimping looks like stitching!

      Reply
    7. Danielle

      February 05, 2018 at 5:23 pm

      5 stars
      How cute are these little pies? And so easy. They look delicious, and I'll bet my kids would love them for Valentine's Day.

      Reply
    8. Carrie | Clean Eating Kitchen

      February 05, 2018 at 5:20 pm

      5 stars
      These are so cute! A great recipe to make with the kids - if they don't eat all the jam!

      Reply

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