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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 ultimate festive treat for Halloween! These adorable pumpkin-shaped pastries are filled with a delightful mix of honey crisp apples and fresh blackberries, striking the perfect balance between sweet and tart. Ideal for parties or family gatherings, these hand pies not only look charming but are also simple to make, making them a great baking project for all skill levels. Each pie is perfectly portioned for individual servings, making them easy to share. Whether you enjoy them warm with a scoop of ice cream or as part of a dessert platter, these Jack-O-Lantern Hand Pies will surely impress your guests and add a fun touch to your Halloween celebrations.

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
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 18 oz fresh blackberries
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Make the Pie Crust: Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a stand mixer. Add cold butter until it resembles coarse sand. Gradually mix in ice water until dough forms. Chill for at least 1 hour.
  2. Prepare Fillings: For apple filling, sauté diced apples in butter with fruit juice, vanilla, cinnamon, and brown sugar until syrupy. For blackberry filling, roast blackberries with sugar and simmer until thickened.
  3. Roll Dough: Roll out chilled dough to 1/8 inch thick and cut out pumpkin shapes using a cookie cutter.
  4. Assemble: Fill half of the cutouts with fillings, top with another cutout, seal edges with a fork, brush with egg wash, and sprinkle with sugar.
  5. Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for about 25 minutes until golden brown.

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