Description
These Zucchini Hand Pies are a delightful and surprisingly delicious way to use up fresh zucchini. Encased in a flaky, buttery crust and filled with a sweet, spiced zucchini mixture, they make for a perfect dessert or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated zucchini, squeezed dry
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- 1 package (2 sheets) puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine the grated zucchini, granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and melted butter. Mix well until all ingredients are incorporated.
- Unfold the puff pastry sheets. Cut each sheet into four equal squares.
- Spoon about 2-3 tablespoons of the zucchini filling onto one half of each pastry square, leaving a small border.
- Fold the other half of the pastry over the filling to create a triangle or rectangle. Crimp the edges with a fork to seal.
- Place the hand pies on the prepared baking sheets.
- Brush the tops of the hand pies with the beaten egg wash. If desired, sprinkle with coarse sugar.
- Cut a few small slits in the top of each hand pie to allow steam to escape.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
- Let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can add a pinch of ground cloves to the filling.
- Ensure the zucchini is well-drained to prevent a soggy filling.
- These hand pies are best served warm or at room temperature.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: PT25M
- Cook Time: PT25M
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg