Just Peachy Individual Hand Pies

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Another yummy recipe from gooseberry patch. These are great to take to a picnic or somewhere where you can use your hands and not worry about making a mess! Enjoy!

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Steps

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Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.

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Combine cornstarch with 1 / 3 cup sugar.

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Add to skillet.

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Stir in peaches , cinnamon and salt.

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Cook until mixture thickens and boils , about 25 minutes , stirring frequently.

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Boil for one minute.

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Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.

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Cool completely.

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Set aside.

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Cut crusts into quarters.

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Spoon 2 tablespoons filling into the center of each quarter , leaving 3 / 4-inch dough uncovered on each side.

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Fold dough over filling.

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Press edges together to seal.

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Transfer pies to 2 ungreased baking sheets.

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Brush tops of pies with egg.

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Sprinkle with remaining sugar.

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Cut a one-inch slit in the top of each pie.

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Bake at 425 degrees for 18 to 20 minutes until golden , rotating baking sheets between upper and lower racks halfway through baking.

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Remove to wire racks to cool.

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Ingredients

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butter, cornstarch, sugar, fresh peaches, cinnamon, salt, lemon juice, pie crusts, egg