Pumpkin Hand Pies Recipe | Halloween & Fall Treats
Get into the Halloween spirit with these delicious pumpkin hand pies! Made with a homemade pumpkin pie filling, these adorable treats are perfect for your fall celebrations. The flaky crust and creamy pumpkin filling create a mouthwatering combination that is sure to impress your guests. Whether you're making plain pumpkins or carving jack-o-lantern faces, these hand pies are fun and easy to make. Serve them at parties, potlucks, or enjoy them as a festive snack. Check out the recipe video for step-by-step instructions and get ready to indulge in these tasty treats. Don't forget to let us know how you liked them in the comments below!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (246 grams) canned pumpkin puree
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- Pinch of salt
- 1 large egg
- Homemade or store-bought pie crust
Cooking steps:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the canned pumpkin puree, heavy cream, brown sugar, granulated sugar, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and one large egg. Whisk until well combined and set aside.
- Roll out the pie crust on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick. Use a pumpkin-shaped cutter to cut out the pie crust. Gather the scraps, re-roll, and cut more pumpkins.
- For jack-o-lantern hand pies, use a paring knife to carefully cut faces into some of the pie dough pieces.
- Spoon some of the pumpkin mixture into the middle of half of the pumpkin-shaped pie dough pieces. Be careful not to overfill.
- Prepare an egg wash by whisking one whole egg with a splash of whole milk. Brush the egg wash onto the edges of the pie dough with the pumpkin filling.
- Place a second piece of pie dough on top and line it up with the bottom piece. Press the prongs of a fork into the perimeter of the pie dough to seal it.
- For plain pumpkins, poke a few holes in the top to allow steam to escape. Brush the tops of the hand pies with more egg wash.
- Bake at 400°F (204°C) for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve and enjoy these delightful pumpkin hand pies as a Halloween or fall treat!
