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Basil + Bourbon Peach Hand Pies
Delight in these flaky hand pies filled with sweet peaches, fresh basil, and a hint of bourbon for a sophisticated twist.
Ingredients
Dough
- 2 2/3 cups all-purpose einkorn flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter (extra-cold, cubed)
- 1/2 cup water (ice cold)
Filling
- 3 peaches peaches (peeled and cubed)
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil (torn or finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons bourbon (optional)
- pinch pinch salt
- pinch pinch cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon tapioca starch (or cornstarch)
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Egg wash
- 1 large egg (beaten with 1 teaspoon water)
Instructions
- Prepare the dough by mixing flour, salt, and cold butter until crumbly, then add ice water to form a dough. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Roll out dough, cut into circles, and fill with peach mixture combined with basil, bourbon, and starch. Fold and seal edges.
- Brush pies with egg wash and cut small slits on top.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
Chill the dough thoroughly for best results and serve warm or at room temperature.