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    Home » Recipes » Pies

    Lime and Fresh Cherry Hand Pies

    Published: Oct 3, 2017 · Modified: Mar 25, 2021 by Kate Hackworthy · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    These cherry hand pies are quick and easy to make, particularly with store-bought shortcrust pastry. They're a great way to use up the season's beautiful sweet cherries.

    Individual pies on a wooden table.

    Cherries are delicious, am I right? I LOOOOVE cherry season when the red orbs suddenly appear in stores and are full of flavor.

    I always buy up loads and although I like to just eat them straight, I also love to bake with them.

    One of my go-to cherry recipes is these super easy hand pies!

    Rows of pies, with one being cut with a fork.

    Simply cook up the cherries into a homemade cherry pie filling. Then load it onto pieces of store bought pastry (or make your own!), then bake.

    A little lime zest really brings out and balances the amazing sweet flavor of the cherry filling.

    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    A quick and easy pie.

    Small individual pies, so perfect for picnics, parties or dessert.

    These hand pies are like homemade, from scratch, Pop-Tarts.

    A tasty way to use up seasonal fresh cherries.

    The lime makes the flavor of the cherries really pop.

    If you want to make them super easy and ready in minutes, you can 'cheat' and use store-bought pastry and canned cherry pie filling.

    Easily vegan if you use vegan pastry.

    Pastry

    I used vegan shop bought shortcrust pastry, so these are naturally vegan if you use non-dairy milk for brushing! Check the packaging to make sure yours is if required. Plus, you can often found gluten-free shop bought pastry.

    If you'd like to make your own pastry, it's quite easy.

    If you'd like to add some colour to your cherry hand pies, why not make my beetroot pastry  - the vegetables bring colour and a bit of goodness to the pastry, but you can't taste it!

    Tips

    The lime brightens the fragrant cherries and adds a subtle zingy flavour. But you can leave it out if you don't have any.

    Use store bought pastry or make your own.

    To avoid crimson-stained hands, I use a Cherry Pitter. It may be one of those gadgets that you only use occasionally, but it's inexpensive and every time I need it I'm soooo pleased by how much easier it has just made my life!

    Variations

    Try a different flavor of filling! Raspberry Compote, Blueberry Compote or another Compote Recipe would be perfect.

    Try adding a light sprinkle of cinnamon or ground ginger to the pastry.

    Mix up a simple icing of powdered sugar and water to spread onto the cooled hand pies to turn them into Pop Tarts.

    Try zest of lemon or orange for a different flavor.

    Spooning filling onto pastry.

    Cherry Recipes

    If you love this recipe for cherry hand pies, you'll love these other cherry recipes too!

    Cherry Bars with Oats and Almonds

    Coconut Cherry Popsicles with Dark Chocolate and Almonds

    Lime and Fresh Cherry Pie

    Black Forest Cherry Chocolate Avocado Mousse

    Vegan Black Forest Cake

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    Rows of individual pies.

    Lime and Fresh Cherry Hand Pies

    Kate Hackworthy | Veggie Desserts
    These cherry hand pies are quick and easy to make, particularly with store-bought shortcrust pastry. They’re a great way to use up the season’s beautiful sweet cherries.
    4.82 from 11 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 169 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 ½ cups (200g) fresh cherries pitted
    • 2 tablespoons caster sugar
    • Zest and juice of ½ a lime
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 teaspoon cornstarch/cornflour
    • 2 teaspoons water
    • 1 x 375g package shortcrust pastry defrosted if frozen
    • Milk for brushing

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 190°C/375°F. Line a baking sheet with baking parchment paper (or use the parchment from the pastry packet)
    • Remove the pits from the cherries with a pitter gadget (much easier!) or carefully with a knife.
    • Add the cherries to a large saucepan over a medium heat with the sugar, lime zest and juice and vanilla. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to low and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    • Make a cornstarch slurry by dissolving it in the water, then add it to the cherry mixture and stir to combine. Bring back to the boil, heat for 1 minute, then remove the pan from the heat. It will be thick but not overly gelatinous.
    • Unroll the dough and cut into 6 equal-sized squares. Spoon 2 heaped teaspoons of the filling onto one side of each pastry square. Brush a little milk around the edges, fold the dough over and use a fork to crimp and seal the edges. Brush with some more milk, then use a sharp knife to cut slits in the pastry. Sprinkle with the demerara sugar and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden. Serve warm or cold.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 169kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 116mgPotassium: 101mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 2.3mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.9mg

    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. Jazmin Williams

      October 07, 2017 at 6:35 pm

      4 stars
      Wow, these look delicious! I'd love to have a go at making these

      Reply
    2. Linsay

      October 07, 2017 at 2:34 am

      4 stars
      I must try these, they look absolutely delicious.

      Reply
    3. Steve

      October 06, 2017 at 7:45 pm

      Now these sound delightful and I am sure the mixture of cherry and lime gives an intense sweet and sour taste!

      Reply
    4. Stephanie Merry

      October 05, 2017 at 3:57 pm

      The combination of lime and cherry sounds lovely! x

      Reply
    5. Fran - FrannyMac

      October 05, 2017 at 10:18 am

      5 stars
      Oh wow! These look amazing!
      When I'm next letting myself have a pastry treat I'll have to try these!

      Reply
    6. beautyqueenuk ???????? (@beautyqueen_UK)

      October 05, 2017 at 10:03 am

      Ooh now this looks and sounds just incredible, I am almost drooling down the screen x

      Reply
    7. Amanda

      October 04, 2017 at 10:50 pm

      Omg Kate, yet another wonderful recipe! These look so tasty. I'm drooling already lol. I will have to try this out one weekend, wish me luck!

      Reply
    8. chichi

      October 04, 2017 at 8:41 pm

      looks so yummy i wish i could have them right now! haha!! thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
    9. Erica Price

      October 03, 2017 at 5:57 pm

      I love the idea of a cherry and lime combination in one little parcel.

      Reply
    10. Andrea @ Cooking with Mamma C

      October 03, 2017 at 4:31 pm

      5 stars
      These look lovely! You had me at lime and cherry. I don't own a cherry pitter, but I think I need to get one!

      Reply
    11. Kristine

      October 03, 2017 at 4:03 pm

      5 stars
      I love the flavor of lime and cherry together. These pies look absolutely mouthwatering! I am pinning these to make this weekend, thanks!

      Reply
    12. Renna

      October 03, 2017 at 4:00 pm

      5 stars
      Fabulous combination! I'll have to give these a try. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    13. Lauren

      October 03, 2017 at 3:10 pm

      5 stars
      These look so fruity and delicious!

      Reply
    14. Milly Youngman

      October 03, 2017 at 2:59 pm

      5 stars
      Ooh these sound amazing! Cherry desserts are always some of my faves.

      Reply
    15. Pam

      October 03, 2017 at 2:12 pm

      5 stars
      Those look amazing. And, I had no idea there was a gadget for pitting cherries! Good to know.

      Reply
    16. Julia

      October 03, 2017 at 1:00 pm

      5 stars
      Wish I had a few of these on my table right now! They look amazing, Kate!

      Reply

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