Jack-O-Lantern Hand Pies
Jack-O-Lantern Hand Pies are the perfect festive treat to celebrate Halloween! These delightful little pastries feature a flaky, buttery crust filled with sweet honey crisp apples and fresh blackberries. Their charming pumpkin shape adds a playful touch, making them an ideal addition to any Halloween gathering or cozy fall day. With easy preparation steps, these hand pies are family-friendly and versatile enough to accommodate various fruit fillings. Imagine the joy of biting into one of these adorable treats while surrounded by friends and family—it’s a guaranteed hit at your next party!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Makes approximately 8 servings 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
- 8 oz unsalted butter (cold)
- 6–9 tablespoons ice water
- 2 large honey crisp apples (diced)
- 3 tablespoons salted butter (for filling)
- 18 oz fresh blackberries
- Ground cinnamon and brown sugar for flavoring
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by mixing flour, sugar, and salt in a stand mixer. Add cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse sand. Gradually incorporate ice water until clumpy.
- Chill the dough for at least an hour after forming it into discs.
- For the filling, sauté diced apples in browned butter, adding brewed tea, vanilla, cinnamon, and brown sugar until thickened.
- Roast blackberries with sugar and vanilla extract until soft, then simmer to thicken.
- Roll out chilled dough and cut into pumpkin shapes. Assemble by placing filling between two shapes and sealing edges with a fork.
- Bake until golden brown; enjoy warm!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie (100g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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