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Jack-O-Lantern Hand Pies

Delicious Jack-O-Lantern Hand Pies to Celebrate Halloween Fun

These Jack-O-Lantern Hand Pies are a festive treat perfect for Halloween celebrations, combining a flaky crust with delicious fillings.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 12 p pies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar or brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter cold and diced
  • 6 tablespoons Ice Water very cold
  • 1 large Egg for egg wash
  • 2 tablespoons Raw or Turbinado Sugar optional topping
For the Bourbon Apple Filling
  • 3 medium Honey Crisp Apples or Granny Smith
  • 2 tablespoons Salted Butter or unsalted
  • 1/4 cup Bourbon Whiskey omit for non-alcoholic
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Bean Paste or vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon optional
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar or white sugar
For the Roasted Blackberry Filling
  • 2 cups Fresh Blackberries or raspberries
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar or honey
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract or vanilla bean paste

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • skillet
  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Jack-O-Lantern Hand Pies
  1. In a stand mixer, combine all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and kosher salt. Add the cold, diced unsalted butter, mixing until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, about 1-2 minutes. Gradually add ice water, continue mixing until a dough forms. Shape into discs and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, melt salted butter until golden brown. Add diced Honey Crisp apples, bourbon, vanilla bean paste, ground cinnamon, and brown sugar. Cook while stirring until syrupy and apples are tender, about 10-12 minutes. Allow the filling to cool.
  3. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread fresh blackberries on a baking sheet and roast for about 30 minutes until softened. In a saucepan, combine roasted blackberries with granulated sugar and vanilla extract. Simmer on low heat until thickened, around 5-7 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  4. Once chilled, remove dough from the refrigerator. On a floured surface, roll out each disc to about 1/8 inch thick. Use a pumpkin-shaped cookie cutter to cut out pumpkin shapes and place half on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Chill for an additional 20 minutes.
  5. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). On half of the pumpkin shapes, carve jack-o-lantern faces. On uncut pieces, spoon amounts of filling—either bourbon apple or roasted blackberry—then place carved pieces on top. Seal edges with egg wash and press with a fork.
  6. Brush the tops of assembled Jack-O-Lantern Hand Pies with egg wash and sprinkle raw sugar. Bake for 25 minutes, or until golden brown. Allow to cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These pastries can be served warm and pair wonderfully with vanilla ice cream or powdered sugar.

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