Severed Hand Pies
Unleash your inner ghoul this Halloween with these delightfully spooky Severed Hand Pies! Perfect for a frightful party spread or a chilling dessert surprise, these eerie hand-shaped pies are filled with a luscious mixed berry filling that oozes with sweet, tangy goodness. Crafted with pre-made pie crusts and dyed with a blood-red glaze made from egg wash and food coloring, these golden-baked treats are as creepy as they are delicious. Add a sprinkle of powdered sugar for a ghostly finishing touch, and serve them warm or at room temperature for a hauntingly memorable snack. With just 30 minutes of prep time, these terrifyingly tasty pies are the ultimate Halloween-themed indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Pre-made pie crusts
- 2 cups Frozen mixed berries
- 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 1 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 large Egg
- 1 tablespoons Water
- 5 drops Red food coloring
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a small saucepan, combine the frozen mixed berries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until the berries break down and the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let the filling cool to room temperature.
Roll out the pre-made pie crusts on a lightly floured surface. Using a clean hand as a template, trace and cut out hand-shaped pieces from the dough with a sharp knife. Pair the hands in twos to make a top and bottom for each hand pie.
Place one hand-shaped pie crust on the prepared baking sheet. Spoon a small amount of the berry filling (about 1-2 tablespoons) into the center, leaving about 1/4-inch of space around the edges. Place another crust on top and press the edges together to seal, crimping with a fork for extra security.
Repeat the process for all the hand pies. Use a sharp knife to cut small slits or details (such as knuckles or nails) into the tops of the pies for decoration.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg with the tablespoon of water and add the red food coloring to create an 'edgy' glaze. Brush this mixture over the hand pies for a gory look.
Bake the pies in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
Remove the pies from the oven and let them cool slightly on a wire rack. Sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar if desired for a spooky effect.
Serve warm or at room temperature for a Halloween-themed frightful treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1215 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.6 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.9 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 220 mg | 73% | |
| Sodium | 566 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 216.1 g | 79% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.3 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 138.7 g | ||
| Protein | 14.3 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 78 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 376 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
