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Jack-O-Lantern Hand Pies

Jack-O-Lantern Hand Pies
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Experience the joy of Halloween with these delightful Jack-O-Lantern Hand Pies! Perfect for any gathering, these charming pastries feature a flaky crust filled with a delicious combination of sweet apples and tart blackberries. The festive jack-o-lantern designs make them a fun treat for both kids and adults, ensuring they will be the star of your dessert table. Easy to prepare and perfect for making ahead of time, these hand pies are sure to impress your guests with their whimsical appearance and mouthwatering flavors. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature, perhaps paired with a scoop of ice cream or a drizzle of whipped cream for an extra special touch. Get ready to make this Halloween unforgettable!

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
  • 2 large honey crisp apples, peeled and diced small
  • 3 tablespoons salted butter
  • 2 tablespoons fruit juice (as an alternative to bourbon)
  • 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. For the crust, mix flour, sugar, salt in a stand mixer. Add cold butter until it resembles coarse sand. Mix in ice water until dough forms. Chill for 1 hour.
  2. For fillings, sauté diced apples in butter, adding fruit juice, vanilla paste, cinnamon, and brown sugar until syrupy. Roast blackberries with sugar and vanilla until thickened.
  3. Roll out chilled dough and cut into pumpkin shapes using a cookie cutter. Fill half with apple mixture and half with blackberry mixture; seal edges.
  4. Bake at 375°F for about 25 minutes until golden brown. Cool before serving.

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