Description
Indulge in the spirit of Halloween with these delightful Jack-O-Lantern Hand Pies! Perfectly shaped like pumpkins, these flaky pastries are filled with sweet apple or tangy blackberry filling, making them an irresistible treat for any gathering. Whether you’re hosting a spooky soirée or looking for a fun dessert for the kids, these hand pies are sure to impress. Easy to make and customizable with your favorite fruits, they balance festive flair with delicious flavors. Enjoy them warm from the oven or as a delightful addition to your dessert table!
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 sticks (8oz unsalted butter, diced and very cold)
- 6–9 tablespoons ice water
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
- 1/4 cup raw or turbinado sugar (for sprinkling)
- 2 large honey crisp apples (peeled and diced small)
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 tablespoons fruit juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 18 oz fresh blackberries
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Make the pie crust by mixing flour, sugar, and salt in a stand mixer. Add cold butter until it resembles coarse sand. Add ice water gradually until dough forms. Chill for at least an hour.
- Prepare the apple filling by cooking diced apples with butter, fruit juice, vanilla, cinnamon, and brown sugar until syrupy. Cool completely.
- For the blackberry filling, roast blackberries with sugar and vanilla until thickened and cool.
- Roll out chilled dough and cut into pumpkin shapes using a cookie cutter. Assemble hand pies by adding filling between two cutouts; seal edges with a fork.
- Bake at 375°F for about 25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg