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Jack-O-Lantern Hand Pies

Jack-O-Lantern Hand Pies
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Jack-O-Lantern Hand Pies are the perfect festive treat for Halloween gatherings! These charming pastries feature a flaky crust filled with a delightful combination of sweet apples and juicy blackberries, all shaped into playful jack-o-lanterns. Their cute designs and delicious flavors make them an instant hit at any autumn celebration, whether you’re hosting a party, enjoying family time, or looking for a fun dessert to share. With easy-to-follow instructions, these hand pies are not only fun to make but also customizable based on your favorite fruits.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 2 sticks (8 oz) unsalted butter, very cold
  • 6–9 tablespoons ice water
  • 2 large honey crisp apples
  • 18 oz fresh blackberries
  • 1/4 cup raw or turbinado sugar
  • 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
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Make the crust by combining flour, sugar, and salt in a stand mixer. Add cold butter and mix until crumbly. Gradually add ice water until dough forms. Chill for at least one hour.
  2. Prepare the apple filling by cooking diced apples with butter, fruit juice, vanilla, cinnamon, and brown sugar until syrupy. Cool.
  3. Roast blackberries with sugar and vanilla until thickened; cool.
  4. Roll out chilled dough to 1/8 inch thickness and cut out pumpkin shapes. Refrigerate cutouts briefly.
  5. Assemble pies by adding filling to uncut pieces, sealing with egg wash and cutouts on top.
  6. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for about 25 minutes until golden brown.

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