Home » Blog » Course » Desserts » Pie » Raspberry Hand PiesRaspberry Hand Pies Pin RecipeRate RecipePublished: Mar 16, 2022 · Modified: Aug 21, 2022 by Andrea + Stef · This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our full Disclosure Policy for details. Coverd in flaky pie crust and full of sweet raspberry flavor, these glazed mini pies are an amazing dessert all year round. Jump to Recipe If you love everything berry flavored, these super yummy raspberry mini pies are perfect for you. These deep fried turnovers are crispy and flaky on the outside and bursting with sweet raspberry flavor on the inside. Table of Contents RASPBERRY HAND PIES INGREDIENTSINSTRUCTIONSOVEN AND AIR FRYER INSTRUCTIONSSTORAGE TIPSMORE PIE RECIPESFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSRaspberry Hand Pies Deep fried raspberry hand pies are a great dessert for Valentine’s Day or Mother’s Day. You can make them extra special by drizzling them with chocolate and serving them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Even though the recipe calls for ready made pie crust, you can also make your own. Here is the recipe for our favorite homemade pie crust. ❤️ WHY YOU’LL LOVE THESE RASPBERRY HAND PIES ✔️ These are the perfect combination of sweet and flaky. ✔️ Deep fry them or follow our instructions for baking them in the oven or air frying them. ✔️ Quick and easy to assemble with canned pie filling. ✔️ Delicious, easy to make glaze brings the recipe together. RASPBERRY HAND PIES INGREDIENTS You may have all of these raspberry turnover ingredients in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store. See recipe card below for ingredient amounts. Raspberry pie fillingRefrigerated pie crust: Use any packaged pie crust that contains 2 rolled out circles of pie dough. You can even make your own pie crust if you like. Powdered sugarCorn syrup: Light corn syrup gives your glaze a great consistency and adds a nice sheen to the finished hand pies. WaterCanola Oil (optional if frying) INSTRUCTIONS If you’d like to print this recipe, scroll down to the recipe card where you can print the recipe or have it scaled to double or triple. You’ll also find nutrition information. PREHEAT THE OIL: In a heavy dutch oven or heavy bottom pot, add 5 inches of vegetable oil for frying. It is best to use a candy thermometer to make sure the temperature is what you want. Bring to 375 ºF. COMBINE GLAZE INGREDIENTS: Add water, corn syrup and powdered sugar to a bowl. MIX GLAZE: Whisk together the glaze ingredients. The corn syrup in the glaze gives the hand pies a nice sheen and helps set the glaze so it is dry to the touch. CUT OUT PIE CRUST: Open your refrigerated pie crust or roll out homemade pie crust. Use a rolling pin to roll the dough out enough so you can fit 3 6” bowls on your pie crust. Cut around the bowls with a knife to make your hand pie pie crust. You will cut out 6 total. DISTRIBUTE FILLING: Spoon 2 heaping tablespoons of raspberry pie filling onto the pie crust round. BRUSH WITH WATER: Using your fingers or a pastry brush, brush water on the edges of the crust to help seal the edges together. SEAL AND CRIMP: Fold the pie crust in half. Use your fingers to crimp the edges and seal together. DEEP FRY HAND PIES: Deep fry raspberry hand pies one at a time in your oil. They should be cooked in about 2-3 minutes. REMOVE PIES FROM OIL: They will be ready to remove when they are a deep golden brown. GLAZE HAND PIES: Glaze immediately. Using a pastry brush, brush the glaze on both sides of the hand pie and set on a cooling rack to set. FINISH AND SERVE: Repeat the process with each additional hand pie. Allow to cool for 5-30 minutes, then serve immediately. ⚠️ TIPS FOR THE BEST DEEP FRIED HAND PIES ✔️ Make sure you have the oil at the correct 375 ºF temperature before you start frying. If your oil is too cold the pies will absorb too much oil while cooking and become oily. If the oil is too hot the hand pies will burn on the outside, while staying undercooked on the inside. ✔️ When frying it is important to use an oil with a high smoke point like vegetable, canola, or peanut oil. Oils with a low smoke point may cause an odd taste in your food. ✔️ Sealing pie crusts together well is important. Use a fork or your fingers to pinch the edges together well. ✔️ Brush the glaze on the hand pies as soon as you remove them from the fryer. OVEN AND AIR FRYER INSTRUCTIONS If you don’t want to deep fry your hand pies you can cook them in the oven or the air fryer. OVEN: Bake on parchment paper on a baking sheet in the oven at 450°F for 10-12 minutes. AIR FRYER: Spray the bottom of the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray and bake at 350°F for 10 minutes. STORAGE TIPS Storing your food properly is important to prevent spoiling or food poisoning. Refrigerate: Store your deep fried pies in an airtight container or ziploc bag and refrigerate or store on the counter for up to 3 days if you can’t eat it the next day. Freeze: Store in an airtight, freezer safe, container. If you’re storing in a zip top plastic bag, try to get as much air out as possible. Freeze for up to 3 months. Defrosting: A great way to defrost is in the refrigerator overnight. Reheating: Use the microwave, air fryer, or toaster oven to reheat mini pie leftovers. MORE PIE RECIPES While we love deep fried raspberry hand pies we also love some of these other recipes and think you will as well. Peach Hand PiesChocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Hand PiesTurtle Hand PiesCaramel Apple Cheesecake Hand PiesChocolate Dipped Strawberry Hand PieBlueberry Hand PieGranny Smith Apple PieCherry Cheesecake Hand Pies FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Can you make deep fried raspberry hand pies in the oven or air fryer? Yes, these hand pies can also be baked in the oven on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper at 450 ºF for 10-12 minutes, or baked in the air fryer at 350ºF for 10 minutes. How do I stop the filling from leaking out of my hand pies? It is very important not to overfill your hand pies and to make sure the edges of the pastry stay clean. Brush the edges with water or egg wash, press together with a fork or your fingers, then crimp the edges. This should prevent juices from running out and getting messy. Can I use puff pastry instead of pie crust? We do not recommend to use puff pastry for this recipe. 5 from 16 votes Raspberry Hand Pies Author Andrea + Stef Course Dessert Cuisine American Prep Time 30 minutes minutes Cook Time 15 minutes minutes Print Pin Rate 6 hand pies Coverd in flaky pie crust and full of sweet raspberry flavor, these glazed mini pies are an amazing dessert all year round. Cook ModePrevent your screen from going dark Equipmentheavy dutch oven or other heavy bottom potcandy thermometer or oil thermometerRolling Pin6 inch bowlsknifeMedium Bowlpastry brush Ingredients 1x2x3xPie ingredients:▢ 1 can raspberry pie filling▢ 1 package refrigerated pie crustSugar Glaze Ingredients:▢ ½ cup powdered sugar▢ 1 teaspoon corn syrup▢ 1 tbsp water InstructionsIn a heavy dutch oven or heavy bottom pot, add 5 inches of vegetable oil for frying. It is best to use a candy thermometer or oil thermometer to make sure the temperature is what you want. Bring to 375°.Open your refrigerated pie crust or roll out homemade pie crust. Use a rolling pin to roll the dough out enough so you can fit 3 6” bowls on your pie crust. Cut around the bowls with a knife to make your hand pie pie crust. You will cut out 6 total. Spoon 2 heaping tablespoons of raspberry pie filling on top of the pie crust round. Using your fingers or a pastry brush, brush water on the inner edges of the crust to help seal the edges together. Fold the pie crust in half. Use your fingers to crimp the edges and seal together. Make the icing. In another bowl, mix together the water, corn syrup, and powdered sugar. Deep fry hand pies one at a time in your oil. They should be cooked in about 2-3 minutes. They will be ready to remove when they are a deep golden brown. Glaze immediately. Using a pastry brush, brush the glaze on both sides of the raspberry hand pie and set on a cooling rack to set. Repeat the process with each additional hand pie.Allow to cool for 5-30 minutes, then serve immediately. NotesMake sure you have the oil at the correct temperature before you start frying. If your oil is too cold the pies will absorb too much oil. If it is too hot they will burn on the outside, while staying undercooked on the inside. If you have a deep fryer, you can fry more hand pies at a time. Drizzle with chocolate for an added appeal. OPTIONAL: Bake hand pies in the oven for 10-12 minutes at 450ºF. OPTIONAL: Bake hand pies in the air fryer for 10 minutes at 350ºF. Allow the hand pies to cool for 5-30 minutes. Deep fried hand pies are best eaten as soon as they are cool enough to do so. You may store them in an airtight container for up to 3 days. NutritionCalories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 301mg | Potassium: 71mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 2mg Did you create this? Share it on Instagram and follow us on Pinterest for more cleverly simply recipes. Email Recipe Pin Recipe Share Recipe PinShareTweet
Angela says May 4, 2022May 04, 2022 at 9:25 pm Love this so much! Anything with raspberries is always a favorite. So easy to make too. YUM! Reply
Jen says May 4, 2022May 04, 2022 at 9:34 pm I love that I can make this dessert using store bought pie filling and pie crust. It makes it so much easier! The step-by-step photos are really helpful, thanks! Reply
Kris says May 4, 2022May 04, 2022 at 9:58 pm My kids love hand pies but I had been putting off making my own until I found this FABULOUS recipe! It is just too easy and you would never guess that they weren’t from a bakery. Thank you!! Reply
Kathleen says May 4, 2022May 04, 2022 at 10:16 pm Just made these and they are cooling right now and I cannot wait to dig in, there might not be any left when my kids get home from school! Okay, maybe I’ll save them some! And your other hand pies, loving that peach one! Reply
Genevieve says May 4, 2022May 04, 2022 at 11:18 pm I love hand pies and I love making them home! Now I know what to do with all the fresh raspberries in my fridge. Thanks for the recipe! Reply