Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Sweet Potato Hand Pies, a perfect treat for any occasion. These flaky pastries are filled with a spiced sweet potato mixture that offers a comforting and inviting taste. Whether enjoyed as a snack or served as a dessert, these crispy hand pies topped with sweet icing are sure to impress your family and friends. Plus, they’re incredibly easy to make, making them an ideal choice for beginner bakers! Customize the filling with your favorite nuts or dried fruits to add your personal touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 homemade pie crust (or 2 boxes store-bought)
- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Canola oil for frying
- Confectioners' sugar for glazing
- Whole milk
Instructions
- Prepare the filling by mixing mashed sweet potatoes, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl.
- Roll out the pie crust to ⅛-inch thickness and cut into rounds.
- Add 1 tablespoon of filling to each round, fold, seal, and crimp the edges.
- Heat oil in a pot to 375°F and fry the hand pies until golden brown (2-3 minutes).
- Prepare the glaze by whisking confectioners' sugar and milk until smooth.
- Coat warm hand pies with glaze before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg