Description

Jack-O-Lantern Hand Pies are the ultimate festive treat for your Halloween celebrations. These adorable, pumpkin-shaped pastries are filled with a delightful mix of sweet apples and tart blackberries, making them a perfect blend of flavors. Not only do they bring a fun aesthetic to any gathering, but they also offer a delicious bite-sized dessert that everyone will love. Whether you’re hosting a party or enjoying them with family, these hand pies are sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Easy to make with simple ingredients, they can also be customized to suit your preferences. Enjoy the charm and taste of Jack-O-Lantern Hand Pies this spooky season!

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 bourbon whiskey
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

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Instructions

Make the crust by mixing flour, sugar, and salt in a stand mixer. Add cold butter and mix until crumbly. Gradually add ice water until dough forms.
Chill the dough for at least one hour.
Prepare the apple filling by sautéing diced apples with butter, bourbon, vanilla bean paste, cinnamon, and brown sugar until syrupy.
Roast blackberries on a baking sheet until soft, then simmer with sugar and vanilla until thickened for the blackberry filling.
Roll out the chilled dough and cut into pumpkin shapes using a cookie cutter.
Assemble hand pies by placing filling on cutouts, sealing edges with egg wash and crimping.
Bake at 375°F for 25 minutes or until golden brown.

Prep Time: 60 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 295
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 146mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 41mg