Jack-O-Lantern Hand Pies
Indulge in the festive spirit with these charming Jack-O-Lantern Hand Pies, perfect for Halloween gatherings and beyond. These delightful treats are filled with a luscious blend of sweet honey crisp apples and juicy blackberries, all encased in a flaky homemade crust. Not only do they offer a playful presentation with their whimsical jack-o-lantern faces, but they are also incredibly easy to make, even for novice bakers. Serve them warm or at room temperature for a delicious dessert centerpiece that will surely impress your guests. With customizable fillings and a simple preparation process, these hand pies are versatile enough to suit any occasion.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 hand pies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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 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: Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a stand mixer. Add cold butter and mix until crumbly. Gradually add ice water until clumps form; chill the dough for at least one hour.
- Prepare the Fillings: Sauté diced apples in butter, then add fruit juice, vanilla, cinnamon, and brown sugar until syrupy. For blackberries, roast them and simmer with sugar and vanilla until thickened.
- Roll Out Dough: On a floured surface, roll out chilled dough to 1/8 inch thick. Cut out shapes using a pumpkin cookie cutter and refrigerate.
- Assemble Pies: Place filling on uncut dough shapes, cover with cutouts featuring jack-o-lantern faces, seal edges well with a fork, then brush with egg wash and sprinkle sugar.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for about 25 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie (70g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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