Creating Easy Peach Hand Pies With a Fresh Basil Filling can be simple and enjoyable. Follow these steps for delicious results:

1. Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, and sugar. Gradually add diced butter. Use a pastry cutter or your hands to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. Add Ice Water: Stir in the ice water, one tablespoon at a time. Mix until the dough comes together. Don’t overwork it!
3. Chill: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
4. Make the Filling: In a separate bowl, mix the diced peaches, sugar, lemon juice, and chopped basil. Gently combine until well mixed.
5. Roll Out the Dough: On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about ¼ inch thick.
6. Cut Out Shapes: Use a round cutter (about 4-5 inches) to cut out circles from the dough.
7. Fill the Pies: Place a tablespoon of the peach mixture in the center of each dough circle. Be careful not to overfill.
8. Seal the Pies: Fold the dough to create a half-moon shape. Press edges with a fork to seal.
9. Prepare for Baking: Place the hand pies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops with the beaten egg and sprinkle lightly with cinnamon.
10. Bake: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake the pies for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
11. Cool: Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack for about 15 minutes.

These detailed steps will help you create heavenly hand pies filled with sweet peaches and fragrant basil.