Description
Delightful hand pies shaped like jack-o-lanterns, filled with a sweet pumpkin mixture and warm spices, perfect for autumn celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ginger
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add a bit of cold water until the dough holds together. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Make the Filling: In a separate bowl, mix pumpkin puree, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt. Taste and adjust the sweetness or spices based on your preference.
- Roll Out the Dough: Once chilled, divide it into two halves. Roll out on a floured surface until about 1/8-inch thick.
- Shape the Pies: Cut the rolled dough into 4-5 inch circles. Place a spoonful of pumpkin filling in the center and wet the edges with water. Fold the dough over to create a pocket and firmly seal the edges with a fork.
- Create Decorative Faces: Use a sharp knife to carve playful jack-o-lantern faces on top of the pies.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place your pies on a baking sheet and brush with the beaten egg. Bake for about 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let them cool slightly before indulging.
Notes
Serve warm, optionally dusted with powdered sugar or drizzled with caramel sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Jack-O-Lantern, Hand Pies, Pumpkin, Fall Desserts, Halloween Treats