Easy Pumpkin Hand Pies Recipe

These Pumpkin Hand Pies are a dream come true if you are looking to simplify the pie-making process. Portable, easy to make and and they scream fall baking!

Original post: October 2016 | Updated: November 2020

I always love when pies can be simplified and these Pumpkin Hand Pies are a good way to make that happen. No fork needed for these babies. Grab ’em straight from the baking sheet and sink your teeth in!

Here’s how good they are. I had a recent batch sitting on a baking sheet on my stove top just like in the top photo of this post. EVERY time I turned around one of my boys was stealing another bite. So if you are asked to bring pumpkin pie to Thanksgiving dinner this year? I’ve got your back!

WATCH THIS QUICK VIDEO TO SEE HOW EASY THESE HAND PIES ARE TO MAKE!

HOW TO MAKE PUMPKIN HAND PIES

STEP 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray or put aside a parchment lined baking sheet.

In a medium bowl, combine pumpkin pie filling, sugar, pumpkin spice and cinnamon. Mix well.

STEP 2

Place the pie crusts on a flat surface and cut each in half. Spoon 1/4 of the pumpkin mixture onto half of each half circle, leaving room for sealing edges. Spoon cream cheese onto remaining halves, also leaving room for sealing. Fold each half circle in half and seal edges.

STEP 3

Place hand pies on prepared baking sheet and brush tops with an egg wash. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar and pumpkin pie spice and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until golden brown.

Let cool for 5 minutes before eating or allow them to cool to room temperature!

RECIPE NOTES: PUMPKIN HAND PIES

• To dress up your hand pies, crimp the edges of the pie with fork tines for a decorative look.
• Sift powdered sugar over the tops of the pies once they’ve cooled a few minutes to give them a final topping.
• Use a biscuit cutter and cut two pieces of the pie crust to make one round smaller pie. It’s fun to have smaller amounts for little kids to enjoy or for a party.
• Enjoy warm with a cup of coffee!

WHAT IS A HAND PIE

A hand pie is a pastry with some type of filling (whether sweet or savory). It is made by placing the filling inside the dough or pie crust and closing it completely shut and then either baking or frying it.

SUBSTITUTE FOR PUMPKIN PUREE

Equal parts of cooked, mashed sweet potatoes and butternut squash is a great substitution and you might not even be able to tell the difference! Or consider making your own pumpkin puree in your Instant Pot.

IS CANNED PUMPKIN AND PUMPKIN PUREE THE SAME THING?

Canned pumpkin is straight-up pumpkin that has been put into a can. Some pumpkin puree contains other ingredients that flavors it, making it pumpkin-pie ready. Read your labels to see what you’re getting in your next can of pumpkin!

OTHER DELICIOUS PUMPKIN RECIPES

Pumpkin Pie Bars – If you want a Pumpkin Pie without the hassle, make your pumpkin pie into bars instead! Each buttery bite of the tasty shortbread crust is perfect with the creamy pumpkin.

Pumpkin Banana Bread – Pumpkin AND bananas join forces in this tasty bread! This is a great fall treat and your house will never smell so good.

Pumpkin Truffles – Enjoy pumpkin pie in a single bite, covered by delicious dark chocolate. These Pumpkin Truffles are the perfect fall treat!

Pumpkin Spice Layer Cake is the perfect festive dessert to bring to your next Halloween or fall-themed party and as a Thanksgiving dessert. The cream cheese frosting complements it perfectly and looks beautiful with a rustic ombre look.

Pumpkiny Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting – Introducing the only Pumpkin Cookie recipe you’ll ever need in your life. These cookies are DELICIOUS and so soft, pillowy, light and fluffy.