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Jack-O-Lantern Hand Pies

Jack-O-Lantern Hand Pies
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Dive into the spirit of Halloween with these delightful Jack-O-Lantern Hand Pies! Perfect for parties or cozy gatherings, these festive treats feature a flaky crust and a luscious filling made from sweet honey crisp apples and juicy blackberries. Not only do they bring a playful touch to your dessert table, but they’re also easy to make and adaptable to suit any palate. Whether you’re crafting them for a spooky soirée or just indulging your sweet tooth, these hand pies are sure to impress your guests and leave them wanting more.

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
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup raw or turbinado sugar (for sprinkling)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust by mixing flour, sugar, salt, and cold butter until crumbly. Gradually add ice water until dough forms.
  2. Chill the dough for at least 1 hour.
  3. Make the apple filling by sautéing diced apples with butter, fruit juice, vanilla bean paste, cinnamon, and brown sugar until syrupy.
  4. Roast blackberries with sugar and vanilla extract to create the blackberry filling.
  5. Roll out the chilled dough and cut into pumpkin shapes using a cookie cutter.
  6. Assemble by placing filling in the center, sealing with another cutout on top, brushing with egg wash, and sprinkling sugar.
  7. Bake at 375°F for about 25 minutes until golden brown.

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