Description
Indulge in the festive spirit of Halloween with these delightful Jack-O-Lantern Hand Pies! Shaped like cheerful pumpkins, these flaky pastries are filled with a delectable mix of sweet apples and tart blackberries. Perfect for parties, gatherings, or a cozy movie night, they are sure to be a hit among both kids and adults. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can create a fun treat that adds charm to your Halloween festivities. Customize the fillings with seasonal fruits for added variety and enjoy the seasonal flavors wrapped in a crispy crust!
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 8 oz unsalted butter, diced and very cold
- 6–9 tablespoons ice water
- 2 large honey crisp apples, peeled and diced small
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 tablespoons fruit juice or vinegar
- 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
- 1/4 cup raw or turbinado sugar (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by mixing flour, sugar, salt, and cold butter until crumbly. Add ice water gradually until dough forms. Chill for at least one hour.
- For the apple filling, sauté diced apples in butter with fruit juice, vanilla, cinnamon, and brown sugar until syrupy. Cool.
- Roast blackberries with sugar and vanilla until thickened; cool.
- Roll out chilled dough and cut into pumpkin shapes. Assemble hand pies with fillings and seal edges.
- Bake at 375°F for about 25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Personalize fillings with other fruits like pears or peaches. Ensure your dough remains chilled for optimal flakiness. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.