Jack-O-Lantern Hand Pies
If you’re looking for a fun and festive treat to elevate your Halloween celebrations, these Jack-O-Lantern Hand Pies are the perfect choice! With their adorable pumpkin shapes and delicious apple-blackberry filling, these hand pies are not only visually appealing but also packed with cozy autumn flavors. Perfect for gatherings or as a special dessert on busy weeknights, they bring joy to both kids and adults alike. Plus, they’re easy to make and can be customized with different fillings to suit your taste. Dive into this delightful recipe that will surely become a Halloween tradition!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 12 hand pies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 8 oz unsalted butter (very cold, diced)
- 6–9 tablespoons ice water
- 2 large honey crisp apples (peeled and diced)
- 3 tablespoons salted butter (for filling)
- 18 oz fresh blackberries
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by mixing flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Add cold butter and mix until crumbly. Gradually add ice water until it holds together. Chill for at least an hour.
- For the apple filling, sauté diced apples in butter until golden. Add brown sugar, vanilla, and cook until syrupy. Cool.
- Roast blackberries with sugar and vanilla until thickened.
- Roll out chilled dough, cut into pumpkin shapes, fill with apple or blackberry filling, seal edges, and brush with egg wash.
- Bake at 375°F for about 25 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie (90g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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