Description
Indulge in the festive spirit of Halloween with these delightful Jack-O-Lantern Hand Pies. Filled with a sweet mixture of honey crisp apples and tangy blackberries, these charming treats add a playful twist to your autumn gatherings. Their whimsical pumpkin shape and delicious flavor are sure to impress family and friends alike, making them a perfect centerpiece for any Halloween dessert table. Not only are they easy to make, but they also offer the flexibility to customize fillings based on your taste preferences or seasonal ingredients. Whether you’re hosting a spooky soirée or enjoying a cozy evening at home, these hand pies will be the highlight of your celebration.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 sticks (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 bourbon whiskey
- 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
- Prepare the dough by mixing flour, sugar, and salt in a stand mixer; add cold butter until crumbly. Gradually incorporate ice water until it forms a ball.
- Chill the dough for at least one hour.
- For the filling, sauté diced apples in butter, then add bourbon, vanilla, cinnamon, and brown sugar; cook until syrupy.
- Roast blackberries with sugar until thickened.
- Roll out dough, cut into pumpkin shapes, and cut faces on half.
- Fill uncut shapes with apple and blackberry fillings, top with face cutouts, seal edges with a fork.
- Bake at 375°F for about 25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie (85g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg