Heirloom Pear Hand Pies With Brown Sugar and Brandy

May 06, 2023May 6, 20230 3
Heirloom Pear Hand Pies With Brown Sugar and Brandy
in Dessert

Prep

25 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 -3 tablespoons butter ( no amount given , but I would start with 2-3 T . )
2 1/2 lbs ripe bartlett pears , peeled , cored , and cut into 1/2 inch dice
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons brandy
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 package frozen puff pastry , thawed for 30 minutes ( 2 sheets )
2 egg whites , lightly beaten with
1 teaspoon cold water
2 tablespoons sugar
1 pint vanilla ice cream , for serving

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
435
Sugar
22g
Fat
19g
Heirloom Pear Hand Pies With Brown Sugar and Brandy are a delicious and indulgent dessert that are perfect for any occasion. The sweet and boozy pear filling is perfectly complemented by the flaky, buttery crust made from puff pastry. These hand pies may require a bit of effort to make, but they are well worth it for the delicious end result. Serve them warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate dessert experience.

Instructions

1.In a medium-sized pan, melt butter over medium heat.
2.Add pears, brown sugar, lemon juice, brandy, and vanilla extract to the pan and cook until the pears are soft and the mixture has thickened.
3.Preheat oven to 400°F.
4.On a lightly floured surface, roll out each sheet of puff pastry to 1/8 inch thickness.
5.Cut the pastry into 4-5 inch rounds.
6.Place a couple tablespoons of filling onto each pastry round.
7.Brush the edges with egg wash and fold the pastry over to create a half-circle.
8.Use a fork to press the edges together and make a sealed crust.
9.Cut a small slit in the top of each pastry and sprinkle with sugar.
10.Bake for 18-20 minutes, until golden brown.
11.Serve with vanilla ice cream.

PROS

These hand pies are a delicious and fun dessert to make for any occasion.
The puff pastry provides a flaky crust, while the sweet and boozy pear filling is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.

CONS

While these pies are irresistible, they do require some prep time and careful assembly to make sure the filling doesn’t leak out of the crust.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While these hand pies are not particularly healthy, the pears provide a good source of fiber and vitamin C. However, they should still be consumed in moderation due to the high sugar and fat content.

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