Grilled Cherry Hand Pies
Some of the best desserts don’t come from ovens at all — they come from the grill. There’s something deeply satisfying about the scent of cherry wood smoke mingling with buttery pastry and sweet fruit. It’s that perfect balance of rustic and refined, where a few simple ingredients transform into something that feels homemade and heartfelt.
Grilled Cherry Hand Pies capture that spirit. They’re a nod to backyard summers, roadside picnics, and those quick sweet bites that make an ordinary day feel special. The beauty of this recipe lies in its ease. With store-bought crusts and canned cherry filling, it’s the kind of dessert you can make without planning ahead, yet it delivers flavor that tastes slow-crafted. The touch of cherry wood smoke lifts the filling and gives every bite a hint of toasted warmth.
Originally featured in my cookbook Easy BBQ: Simple, Flavorful Recipes for Home Grilling, this adaptation brings that same simplicity and smoky charm to the backyard grill. Proof that great barbecue isn’t just about meat — sometimes, it’s about the joy of something sweet cooked over fire.
