Description
Celebrate Halloween with these spooky and delicious Easy Halloween Hand Pies made from flaky store-bought pie crust filled with sweet raspberry or strawberry jam. Perfectly golden and decorated with almond ‘nails’, these festive treats are simple to prepare and sure to delight kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
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 & Decoration
- 1 large egg, whisked with 1 Tablespoon water
- Sliced almonds
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Roll and Cut Dough: Lightly flour your work surface to prevent sticking, then unroll the two pie crusts. Using a sharp knife or a hand-shaped cookie cutter, trace and cut out hand shapes. Place half of the cutouts on the lined baking sheets, ensuring they are spaced at least 2 inches apart. Collect the dough scraps, roll them out again to about 1/4-inch thickness, and cut additional hands.
- Add Jam Filling: Spoon a portion of the raspberry or strawberry jam into the center of each hand shape on the baking sheets, taking care not to overflow the edges.
- Seal the Hand Pies: Place a second hand-shaped pie crust on top of each jam-filled one. Press lightly around the edges to seal, then use a fork to crimp around the palm area to lock in the filling. For the fingers, gently press edges together as there is no filling in those areas.
- Make Vent Slits: Using a paring knife, make small slits on the fingers where knuckles would be to allow steam to escape during baking.
- Apply Egg Wash: Brush the assembled hand pies all over with the whisked egg and water mixture. This will help achieve a golden brown finish.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the hand pies are golden brown and cooked through. Baking time may vary slightly depending on the size of your pies.
- Add Jam and Almond ‘Nails’: Remove the pies from the oven. While still warm, add a small dollop of jam to the tip of each finger, then press a sliced almond onto the jam to create the appearance of fingernails.
- Serve or Store: Serve the hand pies immediately for best taste and texture, or let them cool and store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days.
Notes
- Use cold pie crust dough for easier handling and better texture.
- Be careful not to overfill the pies to prevent leaking during baking.
- Adjust baking time according to the size of your hand pies for even cooking.
- These pies are best enjoyed fresh but can be reheated gently in a warm oven.
- You can substitute jam flavors according to your preference, such as blueberry or apricot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie (approx. 80g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
