Strawberry Picnic Hand Pies (Printable)

Sweet hand pies filled with juicy strawberries and topped with a flaky lattice crust, perfect for summer outings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pie Dough

01 - 2 1/2 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 fresh lemon juice
10 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
11 - Pinch of salt

→ Assembly

12 - 1 large egg, beaten
13 - 1 tablespoon coarse sugar

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Add cold butter 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 dough holds together. Divide dough in half, shape into disks, wrap in plastic wrap, 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 approximately 1/8 inch thick. Cut out 8 rectangles or circles about 3 by 4 inches. Place on prepared baking sheet. Spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons of strawberry filling onto center of each piece, leaving a 1/2 inch border. Roll out second dough disk and cut 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 visible at edges. Cool on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Perfectly portable for picnics, road trips, and outdoor dining
  • Beautiful lattice tops make them as stunning as they are delicious
  • Fresh strawberry filling with just the right balance of sweetness and tartness
  • Buttery, flaky homemade crust that melts in your mouth
  • Fun to make and even more fun to share
02 -
  • Keep all ingredients cold for the flakiest crust—even chill your mixing bowl
  • Don't overmix the dough; small butter pieces create those coveted flaky layers
  • Use a fork to crimp edges securely to prevent filling from leaking
  • Rotate the baking sheet halfway through for even browning
  • Let pies cool completely before packing for transport to prevent sogginess
  • A pastry wheel creates cleaner cuts than a knife for professional-looking lattices
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