Description
Mini Pumpkin Pecan Hand Pies are delightful, bite-sized pastries filled with a rich pumpkin and pecan mixture, perfect for fall gatherings or a sweet treat any time of the year.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 package refrigerated pie crusts
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix together pumpkin puree, chopped pecans, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
- Roll out the pie crusts and cut them into circles.
- Place a spoonful of the pumpkin mixture in the center of each circle.
- Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape and seal the edges with a fork.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- These hand pies can be made ahead of time and frozen before baking.
- Feel free to add chocolate chips for an extra treat!
- Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for a delicious dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Mini Pumpkin Pecan Hand Pies, Pumpkin Desserts, Fall Treats