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Transform simple ingredients into adorable personal pies filled with sweet strawberry filling. This easy recipe creates perfectly portable treats that are ideal for sharing, special occasions, or Valentine's Day celebrations when shaped into hearts.
Through extensive testing, I discovered that proper assembly technique and sealing methods create the most successful results.
Essential Elements
Refrigerated pie crust saves time
Quality pie filling provides flavor
Egg wash ensures golden finish
Simple glaze adds sweetness
Proper sealing prevents leaks
Even cutting creates uniformity
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Creating Pie Magic
Filling Preparation Cut fruit into small pieces.
Dough Cutting Create uniform shapes.
Proper Filling Use measured amount carefully.
Edge Sealing Wet edges and crimp securely.
Steam Vents Create proper holes.
Perfect Glazing Dip while still warm.
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Perfect Serving Ideas
Transform these hand pies for different occasions:
- Shape hearts for Valentine's Day
- Create seasonal shapes for holidays
- Package individually for gifts
- Arrange on dessert platters
- Serve warm for special treat
Sweet Variations
Customize your pies with different options:
- Try different pie fillings
- Create custom shapes
- Add different glazes
- Experiment with crusts
- Try seasonal flavors
Storage Success
Keep your hand pies fresh by storing:
- At room temperature in airtight container
- Unbaked in refrigerator up to 3 days
- Frozen unbaked up to 3 months
- Frozen baked up to 3 months
- Thaw and reheat gently
Professional Tips
- Bring dough to room temperature
- Cut fruit pieces small
- Use water to seal edges
- Create proper steam vents
- Glaze while still warm
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My journey with these strawberry hand pies has evolved from simple pastries to creating the perfect portable treats. Remember, great hand pies combine proper technique with careful assembly, creating sweet treats perfect for sharing.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Why chop filling?
- Smaller pieces make pies easier to seal.
- → Best way to seal?
- Wet edges with water before crimping.
- → Use pie scraps?
- Can re-roll to make all 24 pies.
- → Make heart shapes?
- Use heart cookie cutter instead of round.
- → Why poke holes?
- Prevents pies from bursting while baking.