Strawberry Picnic Hand Pies (Printable)

Sweet hand pies filled with fresh strawberries and topped with a golden lattice crust, perfect for summer.

# Ingredient List:

→ Pie Dough

01 - 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon salt
04 - 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
05 - 6 to 8 tablespoons ice water

→ Strawberry Filling

06 - 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
07 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
08 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
09 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
10 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
11 - Pinch of salt

→ Assembly

12 - 1 egg, beaten for egg wash
13 - 1 tablespoon coarse sugar for sprinkling

# Steps:

01 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Add cold butter cubes and cut in with a pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing just until the dough holds together. Divide dough in half, shape into disks, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
02 - In a medium bowl, toss diced strawberries with sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt. Let sit for 10 minutes to macerate and release juices.
03 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disk of dough to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut out 8 rectangles or circles approximately 3 by 4 inches. Place on prepared baking sheet. Spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons of strawberry filling onto the center of each piece, leaving a border. Roll out the second dough disk and cut out matching shapes. For lattice tops, slice each piece into 6 thin strips and weave into a lattice pattern. Place lattices over filled bottoms, trimming edges as needed. Press edges to seal, then crimp with a fork. Brush tops with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
04 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown with bubbly filling. Cool on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Perfectly portable for picnics, lunchboxes, or outdoor gatherings
  • Buttery, flaky homemade crust that melts in your mouth
  • Fresh strawberry filling with just the right balance of sweetness and tartness
  • Beautiful lattice tops that impress every time
  • Make-ahead friendly and freezer-friendly for convenient planning
  • Vegetarian-friendly and crowd-pleasing for all ages
02 -
  • Use cold butter straight from the refrigerator and handle dough minimally to ensure maximum flakiness
  • Chill assembled hand pies for 15 minutes before baking for neater edges and better shape retention
  • Don't skip the egg wash—it creates that beautiful golden color and slight sheen
  • Let the strawberry filling sit and macerate for the full 10 minutes to thicken properly
  • Vent the lattice tops adequately or poke a few small holes if using solid tops to prevent bursting
  • Cool pies on a wire rack to prevent soggy bottoms from trapped steam
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