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🎃 pumpkin hand pie recipe:
Ingredients:
• 3/4 cup canned pumpkin purée
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice
• 2 refrigerated pie crusts
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon water
• granulates sugar to sprinkle on top
Instructions:
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
• In a bowl, combine pumpkin purée, pumpkin pie spice, brown sugar, and set aside.
• Dust surface with flower and roll out pie crust to 1/8 inch thickness. If you have a pumpkin shaped cookie cutter that would be ideal but l used a glass cup and a knife to cut out the shapes. Cut out jack-o-lantern faces on half the pumpkin shapes if desired.
• Lay dough onto prepared baking sheets and add 2 teaspoons of filling to the center of each dough circle (this amount will vary based on the size of your circles.)
Add another pumpkin shaped dough on top of your filling and pinch the edges closed using a fork.
• In a small bowl, whisk together egg and water. Brush the top of each pastry with egg wash, sprinkle with sugar, ano cut three slits in the top of the pastry to vent if you didn't cut out a jack o lantern face.
• Bake for 20-24 minutes, or until pastries are golden brown. Transfer to a cooling rack and allow to cool for 10
🍎 apple hand pie recipe:
Ingredients:
- 2x apples (peeled and chopped into small cubes)
- 2 tablespoons cup salted butter
- 1/4 brown sugar
- 1-2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp corn starch
- 3 tsp cold water
- 2x sheets frozen shortcrust pastry
- 1x egg (whisked)
Instructions:
- Simmer chopped apples, salted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and lemon juice in a saucepan until the apple have mostly softened.
- Mix together corn starch and cold water.
- Pour the corn starch slurry into the simmering apples. Mix until thickened then set aside to cool.
- Preheat oven to 350F
- Use a round cookie cutter or a glass to cut out rounds in one of the pastry sheets (I made 9).
- Use the second sheet of pastry to cut out strips (approx. 1.5cm).
- Place approx 1 tbsp of the filling into the center of each round.
- Lay 2 parallel strips of pastry on top of each round, then lay 2 more strips perpendicular to the first to create a lattice.
- Cut off any excess pastry on the rounds and use a fork to seal the edges.
- Brush the pastry with the whisked egg.
- Bake at 350F for 20-25 minutes or golden brown.
As the fall season approaches, many of us look for cozy recipes that not only satisfy our cravings but also capture the essence of autumn. Hand pies are a delightful way to enjoy the flavors of the season, particularly with the popular pumpkin and apple combinations. Pumpkin hand pies are made with fresh pumpkin purée, brown sugar, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, all encased in a buttery pie crust that will transport you to a pumpkin patch on a crisp autumn day. With variations such as cut-out jack-o-lantern faces, these pastries can add a fun twist to your fall baking. To enhance your creation, consider using homemade pie crust for a fresher taste. On the other hand, apple hand pies offer a delicious contrast with their sweet yet tangy filling made from tender, cinnamon-spiced apples. When paired with a flaky crust, these pies serve as an irresistible dessert option or a delightful snack throughout the day. For an added layer of flavor, don’t forget to drizzle some homemade caramel sauce on top before serving. Whether baking for a gathering or a cozy night in, these hand pie recipes are not only easy to make but also allow for customization based on your favorite fall flavors. Enjoy a warm pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream to elevate your dessert experience. So grab your ingredients and join the baking fun this season!
