Grilled Peach Hand Pies
- 2 cups flour
- ½ cup shortening
- 2 tsp. margarine
- 1 tsp. salt
- ¼-1/2 cup ice cold water
- 2 large peaches, peeled and cut into chunks
- ⅛ cup flour
- ⅛ cup sugar
- ½ tsp. vanilla extract
- ½ tsp. cinnamon
- ½ tsp. bourbon (optional, but recommended)
- 1 cup confectioners sugar
- 3-5 tsp. water
- In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment mix the flour, shortening, margarine, and salt until sandy.
- Slowly stream in the cold water until a dough begins to form.
- Divide the dough in half and wrap each half in plastic wrap.
- Chill until firm, about one hour.
- Peel and cut the peaches into large chunks.
- Grill each piece for about 3 minutes per side.
- Dice the peaches into small pieces (they need to fit into individual pies.
- Toss the grilled peaches with the flour, sugar, cinnamon, and bourbon.
- Roll out one half of the chilled pie dough on a floured surface.
- Using a large circle cutter (at least 3½ inches) cut out 4 circles.
- Fill each circle with 1 Tbs. of the peach filling.
- Brush a little water around the edge of the circle, fold the dough over the filling and seal the seam with your fingers.
- Repeat with the other half of the dough.
- Use the dough scraps to cut 4 more circles and fill.
- Chill the formed pies for 15-30 minutes. Meanwhile heat up the grill or grill pan.
- Grill the pies for 3 minutes per side.
- If using a grill pan, bake the pies at 350 degrees F immediately after grilling for 5-10 minutes until golden brown.
- While the pies are cooling, mix the confectioners sugar with the water until thin.
- Brush the glaze on each pie and enjoy!
Recipe by Lil' Miss Cakes at https://lilmisscakes.com/2012/grilled-peach-hand-pies
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