Description
Delightful handheld pies filled with tender, tart nectarines in a flaky dough, perfect for summer picnics or cozy desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh nectarines, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 package empanada dough discs
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon milk (for egg wash)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine diced nectarines, sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl.
- Take one empanada dough disc and place a spoonful of the nectarine mixture in the center.
- Fold the dough over to form a half-moon shape and press the edges to seal.
- Beat the egg with milk in a small bowl and brush the mixture over the tops of the hand pies.
- Place the hand pies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For a vegan option, replace egg wash with non-dairy milk mixed with maple syrup. These hand pies freeze well for future enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg