Strawberry Rhubarb Hand Pies Recipe

Enjoy sweet and tangy flavor in every bite with this Strawberry Rhubarb Hand Pies Recipe. They are the perfect seasonal handheld treat.

These Strawberry Rhubarb Hand Pies are a delightful way to enjoy seasonal fruit in a fun, portable form. The combination of juicy strawberries and tart rhubarb wrapped in a buttery, flaky crust makes each bite irresistible.

What sets this Strawberry Rhubarb Hand Pies Recipe apart is its balance of flavors and textures. A touch of sugar enhances the fruit’s natural sweetness, while lemon zest brightens each bite. The crust bakes up golden and crisp, sealing in the gooey, jam-like filling.

Whether you serve them warm with a scoop of ice cream or pack them up for a picnic, these hand pies are a crowd-pleasing treat. The recipe is approachable for home bakers and makes a beautiful addition to any dessert table.

Ingredients

Rhubarb Puree

• 3 stalks rhubarb, sliced
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 cups water
• 2 pieces of lemon peel

Crust

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 16 tablespoon cold butter, diced
• 3/4 cup ice water

Other Ingredients

• 8 fresh strawberries – chopped
• Strawberry Preserves – either homemade or store bought
• 1 egg – for wash
• 1/3 cup coarse sugar or granulated sugar for topping

(Makes 13 or Baker’s Dozen)

To Prepare:

1. Add all Rhubarb Puree ingredients to a saucepan and place over medium heat.
2. Cook until soften and water is reduced, about 10 minutes.  Remove and set aside in bowl to cool.
3. Crust – In a stand mixer or large bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt and cold butter.  Mix on low until coarse crumbs.
4. Add ice water until dough begins to form a ball while mixing on low.  Remove and wrap in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes, up to overnight.
5. Remove dough and place on flour dusted counter top.  Roll dough out into large circle and cut with a 5-inch circle cutter.  Repeat until all dough is in circles.
6. Place on parchment lined sheet pan.  Top half of circles with 2 teaspoons rhubarb puree, 1 teaspoon fresh chopped strawberries and 1 teaspoon strawberry jam.
7. Cut a slit or cut-out a small shape in center of remaining circles to vent.  Place a circle of dough on top of each filled circle.  Press around edges and use fork tines to seal.
8. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
9. Place in freezer for 10 minutes or refrigerator for 20 minutes before brushing with egg wash and sprinkling with water.
10. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.  Remove pies and cool.  Serve in baskets or on a platter.  Enjoy!

If you love classic pie flavors with a modern twist, this Strawberry Rhubarb Hand Pies Recipe is a must-try.