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Jack-O-Lantern Hand Pies

Jack-O-Lantern Hand Pies
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Indulge in the festive spirit of Halloween with these delightful Jack-O-Lantern Hand Pies. Shaped like cheerful pumpkins and bursting with delicious fillings, these hand pies are the perfect treat for any gathering. Whether you’re hosting a spooky party or enjoying a cozy night in, their charming design and flavorful fruit fillings will surely impress both kids and adults alike. With easy-to-follow instructions, you can customize your hand pies with seasonal fruits to suit your taste. Bake a batch of these fun pastries to bring warmth and joy to your Halloween celebration!

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 brewed barley tea
  • 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 pie crust by mixing flour, sugar, and salt in a stand mixer; incorporate cold butter until crumbly. Add ice water gradually until dough forms.
  2. Chill the dough for at least one hour.
  3. Make the apple filling by cooking diced apples with butter, brewed barley tea, vanilla bean paste, cinnamon, and brown sugar until syrupy.
  4. For the blackberry filling, roast blackberries and combine them with sugar and vanilla extract until thickened.
  5. Roll out chilled dough, cut into pumpkin shapes, fill with desired fruit filling, seal edges, and bake until golden brown.

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