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Easy Halloween Hand Pies Recipe

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  • Author: Villerius
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 8 (4-inch) hand pies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Easy Halloween Hand Pies are a fun and festive treat perfect for celebrating the spooky season. Made with flaky store-bought pie crust and filled with sweet raspberry or strawberry jam, these hand-shaped pastries are simple to assemble and bake. Finished with almond ‘nails’ and a glossy egg wash, they make an adorable and delicious addition to any Halloween party or snack time.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • All-purpose flour, for rolling out dough
  • 1 (14.1-oz.) package store-bought pie crust (2 crusts total)

Filling

  • 1/3 cup raspberry or strawberry jam, plus more for decorating

Egg Wash and Decoration

  • 1 large egg, whisked with 1 Tablespoon water
  • Sliced almonds

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Roll Out and Cut Dough: Lightly flour your work surface and unroll the two pie crusts. Using a sharp knife, carefully trace around a hand cut-out or use a hand-shaped cookie cutter to cut out hand shapes. Arrange half of the cut-out hands on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them at least 2 inches apart. Re-roll any dough scraps to 1/4-inch thickness to cut out additional hand shapes.
  3. Add Jam Filling: Spoon a portion of the raspberry or strawberry jam into the center of each hand on the baking sheets. Be careful to concentrate the filling in the palm area, avoiding the fingers.
  4. Seal the Hand Pies: Place a second hand-shaped piece of dough on top of each filled hand. Press gently around the edges to seal. Use a fork to crimp the edges around the palms, ensuring the filling stays inside. For the fingers, lightly press the edges together without crimping since these areas have no filling.
  5. Create Vent Slits: With a paring knife, cut small slits on the fingers where the knuckles would be to allow steam to escape during baking.
  6. Apply Egg Wash and Bake: Brush the entire surface of each hand pie with the egg wash made from the beaten egg and water. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until the hand pies are golden brown and cooked through, adjusting time depending on the size of the pies.
  7. Decorate Nails: Remove the baked hand pies from the oven. Add a small dollop of jam at the tip of each finger, then press a sliced almond onto each dollop to resemble fingernails.
  8. Serve or Store: Serve the hand pies immediately for best flavor and texture, or store them in an airtight container at room temperature for later enjoyment.

Notes

  • Use a sharp knife or hand-shaped cookie cutter to create clean edges on the hand pies.
  • Be careful not to overfill with jam to prevent leaking during baking.
  • You can substitute the jam with other fruit preserves if desired.
  • For a dairy-free option, use egg wash alternatives like aquafaba.
  • Hand pies are best eaten fresh but can be reheated in a warm oven for a few minutes.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 hand pie
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 12 g
  • Sodium: 180 mg
  • Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 28 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Cholesterol: 30 mg

Find it online: https://emilyscook.com/easy-halloween-hand-pies-recipe/