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Jack-O-Lantern Hand Pies

Jack-O-Lantern Hand Pies
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If you’re seeking a fun and festive treat for Halloween, look no further than these adorable Jack-O-Lantern Hand Pies, filled with warm spiced apples and juicy blackberries. These delightful desserts not only bring smiles to your family gatherings and Halloween parties but also encourage kids to join in on the baking fun. With simple ingredients and easy steps, you can whip up these charming hand pies in no time. Perfect for busy weeknights or seasonal celebrations, these treats are sure to be a hit!

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

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust by mixing flour, sugar, salt, and cold butter until crumbly. Add ice water gradually until it forms a dough. Chill for at least 1 hour.
  2. For the apple filling, cook diced apples with butter until golden brown; add tea, vanilla, cinnamon, and sugar. Let cool.
  3. Roast blackberries in the oven for enhanced flavor; then simmer with sugar and vanilla until thickened.
  4. Roll out chilled dough and cut into pumpkin shapes; fill with apple or blackberry mixtures.
  5. Assemble the hand pies by pressing edges securely and brushing tops with egg wash before baking at 375°F for about 25 minutes.

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