Strawberry Hand Pies
Strawberry hand pies are small, portable pastries filled with sweetened strawberries, often with a touch of lemon or vanilla, encased in a flaky, buttery crust. They are a popular dessert or snack in American home baking, especially during strawberry season, and are typically baked or fried until golden.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
These hand pies are generally high in carbohydrates and fat due to the pastry crust and sugar, with minimal protein. A single serving (one small pie) provides a quick energy boost and some vitamin C from the strawberries, but typically ranges from 250 to 400 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbs | 52 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 22 g |
| Sodium | 230 mg |
| Potassium | 120 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Calcium | 30 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Vitamin A | 100 IU |
| Phosphorus | 45 mg |
| Magnesium | 10 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.2 mg |
Per 1 pie (approx. 113 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, hand pies are a nostalgic, portable treat that evolved from larger fruit pies, making them ideal for picnics and on-the-go eating. Nutritionally, they balance indulgence with the natural antioxidants and vitamins from fresh fruit, offering a more wholesome alternative to fully processed snacks.
