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Jack-O-Lantern Hand Pies

Jack-O-Lantern Hand Pies
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Get ready to impress your guests this Halloween with these delightful Jack-O-Lantern Hand Pies. Shaped like festive pumpkins and filled with a delicious blend of honey crisp apples and fresh blackberries, these pastries are sure to be the star of your gathering. With their flaky crust and charming jack-o-lantern faces, they offer both visual appeal and scrumptious flavor in every bite. Perfect for sharing, these hand pies are easy to make ahead of time, allowing you to enjoy the celebration without the stress. Whether you’re hosting a spooky soirée or enjoying a cozy night in, these adorable treats will bring seasonal cheer to your table.

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
  • 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 fruit juice
  • 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

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dough by mixing flour, sugar, and salt in a stand mixer. Add cold butter until crumbly, then mix in ice water until combined. Refrigerate for at least one hour.
  2. For the apple filling, sauté diced apples in butter, add fruit juice, vanilla paste, cinnamon, and brown sugar; cook until syrupy.
  3. Roast fresh blackberries with sugar and vanilla until thickened.
  4. Roll out the chilled dough and cut into pumpkin shapes. Assemble by placing filling between two cutouts, sealing edges with a fork.
  5. Bake at 375°F for about 25 minutes until golden brown.

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