Spooky Ghost Hand Pie
Looking for a hauntingly delicious creation for a fall season treat.
These adorable spooky ghost hand pies are filled with an almond and blackberry filling and topped with a vintage Betty Crocker vanilla glaze recipe.
This spooky ghost hand pie brings a touch of nostalgia and Halloween to your table and This blog definitely has a ghost theme.
Hand pies are a throwback to the vintage era of baking, where every dessert was made with love and attention to detail.
The combination of almond and blackberry, with its sweet yet tangy flavors, creates a harmonious balance and they are super cute!
History of hand pies
The history of hand pies can be traced back centuries, with variations found in different cultures around the world. In medieval times, these portable treats were known as pasties, filled with savory ingredients and often enjoyed by laborers and travelers
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Variations of hand pies
If you're craving a burst of tartness, try a lemon hand pie with its bright and refreshing filling.
Or perhaps a traditional apple hand pie will satisfy your sweet tooth with its cinnamon-spiced apples wrapped in flaky pastry.
For a tropical twist, a mango-passionfruit hand pie will transport your taste buds to a sunny paradise.
If you're feeling adventurous, consider a savory hand pie, filled with ingredients like cheese, spinach, or even barbecue chicken. These hand pies make for a satisfying meal on the go or a unique addition to a picnic spread.
Today’s Helpful Housewife Hint:
To prevent hand pies from becoming overly soggy, you can thicken the filling.
This can be done by adding a tablespoon of cornstarch to the filling mixture.
The cornstarch will absorb excess liquid as the pies bake, creating a luscious filling without being runny.
Making these spooky ghost hand pies is a delightful way to celebrate the Halloween season and add a touch of whimsy
I always use the pie crust box to make my templets
Finely chopped almonds
You’ll cut at top and bottom for each ghost out of one pie crust sheet
Cut out lay flat
fill
Top and bake
Glaze recipe
Glaze + Icing
Glaze and top with an almond and use black icing for the eyes - optional for the eyes mini chocolate chips
Notes:
Time to make: 60 minutes
Makes: 8 Large Hand Pies
Any extra dough and filling can be used for small hand pies.
*Store any leftover ghost hand pies in an airtight container, then place in the refrigerator up to 5-7 days or place in freezer these come back really nicely.
Ingredients:
4 boxes premade pie crust
21 oz can blackberry filling
1/2 Cup finely crushed almonds
1 egg
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees - optional line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
1. In a medium bowl, combine blackberry filling and finely chopped almonds.
2. In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon water and 1 egg for egg wash.
3. On a lightly floured surface, spread out pie sheets (bring to room temperature) and cut out 2 ghosts into each pie sheet, then brush egg wash around the edges of the ghost cut outs.
4. Place 2-3 tablespoons of the blackberry mixture in the center of ghost cut out, top then fold over the edges and seal with a fork.
5. Brush remaining egg wash over the top of pies.
6. Place the hand pies on the prepared baking sheets
7. Vent the pies: Before baking, make sure to cut small slits on top of each ghost hand pie.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
9. Allow to cool before serving. Enjoy!
Decorating ideas: Glaze the spooky ghost hand pies using the Betty Crocker glaze recipe above.
You can use black frosting or mini chocolate chips for eyes and mouth or a slice of almond for the mouth.
Whether you're hosting a haunted gathering or simply looking to indulge in a ghostly treat
Why not try your hand at making a spooky ghost hand pie?
It pays homage to the rich history of hand pies while adding a touch of Halloween magic to your baking repertoire.
Happy Halloween
