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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 perfect festive treat for Halloween! These charming pastries, filled with a delightful mix of sweet apple and juicy blackberry, capture the spirit of the season in both taste and appearance. Their playful jack-o-lantern shapes make them a fun baking project for families and an eye-catching dessert for gatherings. With a flaky crust and customizable fillings, these hand pies are not only delicious but also easy to prepare—ideal for sharing with friends and neighbors during spooky celebrations.

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. For the crust, mix flour, sugar, and salt in a stand mixer. Add cold butter until crumbly, then gradually add ice water to form a dough. Chill for at least one hour.
  2. Prepare apple filling by cooking diced apples with butter, vanilla, cinnamon, brown sugar, and brewed barley tea until syrupy. Cool before using.
  3. Roast blackberries with sugar and vanilla until thickened; cool.
  4. Roll out chilled dough, cut into pumpkin shapes, fill with apple or blackberry filling, seal edges, and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes until golden.

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