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Jack-O-Lantern Hand Pies

Jack-O-Lantern Hand Pies
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Indulge in the festive spirit of Halloween with these charming Jack-O-Lantern Hand Pies! Perfectly shaped like playful pumpkins, these delightful treats are filled with a delicious mix of tangy apples and sweet blackberries, making them an irresistible dessert option for gatherings.

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

Instructions

  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Mix on low for 15 seconds.
  2. Add the cold butter all at once and beat on low until it resembles coarse sand with pea-sized pieces of butter.
  3. With the mixer on low, add 6 tablespoons of ice water. Beat until dough clumps around the paddle. If too dry, add more water 1 teaspoon at a time.
  4. Tip dough onto a floured counter with a spatula. Knead quickly into a rough ball.
  5. Divide into two halves; shape each half into balls. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and flatten into discs.
  6. Refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight.
  7. Heat butter in a stainless-steel sauté pan until just golden brown.
  8. Add diced apples; cook for 2 minutes.
  9. Stir in fruit juice, vanilla, cinnamon, and brown sugar; toss to combine.
  10. Cook until syrupy (about 5-7 minutes). Cool to room temperature.
  11. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F; line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  12. Place blackberries on baking sheet; roast for 30 minutes.
  13. Transfer blackberries to a pot with sugar and vanilla; simmer over medium heat for about 10 minutes until thickened.
  14. Cool to room temperature.
  15. Remove dough from refrigerator; dust work surface with flour.
  16. Roll out dough to 1/8 inch thick using a rolling pin.
  17. Cut out pumpkin shapes using a cookie cutter; refrigerate cutouts for 20 minutes.
  18. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F; line baking sheet with parchment paper again.
  19. Lightly beat an egg in a bowl; set aside.
  20. Place uncut pumpkin shapes on tray; add filling (about 1½ tablespoons).
  21. Brush edges with egg wash; top with pumpkin cutouts that have faces carved out.
  22. Seal edges with a fork; brush tops with egg wash and sprinkle with turbinado sugar if desired.
  23. Bake for about 25 minutes until dark golden brown. Cool on a rack before serving.

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