Fried Pumpkin Hand Pies

Hand pies have been a popular dessert in many cultures for centuries, with variations found in countries like England, Poland, and the United States.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Fried Pumpkin Hand Pies

Cooking Method: Frying Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Pumpkin puree
• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• ¹⁄₂ cup Granulated sugar
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Cinnamon
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Nutmeg
• 3 tablespoon Unsalted butter
• 1 large Egg
• 2 tablespoon Milk
• 1 cup Vegetable oil
• ¹⁄₂ cup Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, flour, sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, butter, egg, and milk. Mix until well combined.
2. Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut into circles using a round cookie cutter.
3. Place a spoonful of the pumpkin filling onto each dough circle.
4. Fold the dough over the filling and seal the edges by pressing with a fork.
5. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
6. Fry the hand pies until golden brown on both sides.
7. Remove from the pan and let them rest for 10 minutes.
8. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 20g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.