Strawberry Lavender Hand Pies – Brownie Mischief

Ingredients

• 2 2/3 cups (340g) all purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons (25g) sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1/4 cup (48g) vegetable shortening
• 3/4 cup (170g) cold, unsalted butter, cubed
• 1/2 cup (118ml) ice water
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) apple cider vinegar
• Egg wash: 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon of water
• 2 1/2 cups (375g) chopped strawberries ((1/2-inch pieces))
• 1/4 cup (50g) sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons (5g) cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 pinch fine sea salt
• 3/4 cup (177ml) half & half
• 1 teaspoon dried culinary lavender* (plus extra for sprinkling)
• 1 1/4 cups (150g) powdered sugar, sifted
• 1-2 drops lilac gel food coloring
• 1 tiny drop violet gel food coloring