4tablespoonsice wateradd 1 Tbsp at a time until dough holds
1largeeggbeaten, for egg wash
1teaspoongranulated sugarfor sprinkling
Filling
1cuppumpkin pureenot pie filling
0.25cupgranulated sugar
0.25cuppacked brown sugar
1teaspoonground cinnamon
0.25teaspoonground ginger
0.125teaspoonground cloves
0.125teaspoonground nutmeg
1teaspoonvanilla extract
0.25teaspoonsalt
Instructions
Dough
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar, then cut in the cold cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Drizzle in ice water a tablespoon at a time, tossing until the dough just holds when pinched; form into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for 1 hour.
Filling & Assembly
While the dough chills, whisk together all filling ingredients in a bowl until silky smooth; cover and chill.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
On a lightly floured surface, roll the chilled dough to 1/8-inch thickness and cut into 3-inch circles.
Spoon about 1 tablespoon of filling onto each circle, brush the edges with water, fold into half-moons, and crimp with a fork; cut slits on top.
Arrange the pies on the prepared sheet, brush with beaten egg, sprinkle with sugar, and bake 20–22 minutes until golden.
Let the pies rest on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Make sure the pumpkin filling is well-chilled before assembling to prevent leaking.Use a rolling pin with dowel guides or measurement sticks for uniform thickness.Leftover pies freeze well for up to 1 month; bake straight from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the bake time.