Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step 1: Make the dough
- In a large bowl, combine flour and cold vegan butter.
- Cut butter into flour using a pastry cutter or your hands until crumbly.
- Add ice water gradually and mix until dough comes together.
- Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
Step 2: Roll and cut
- Roll dough on a floured surface to about ⅛-inch thick.
- Use a round cutter (or glass) to cut circles.
- On half of the circles, carve little jack-o’-lantern or ghost faces using a small knife.
Step 3: Fill and seal
- Place uncut dough circles on a lined baking sheet.
- Add 1–2 tsp of blueberry jam in the center.
- Top with a “face” circle and crimp edges with a fork.
- Brush tops with plant-based milk for shine.
Step 4: Bake
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 18–20 minutes, until golden brown. Cool slightly.
Step 5: Decorate
- Optional: Drizzle with powdered sugar glaze (powdered sugar + milk). Use black gel or melted chocolate to enhance spooky faces.
Notes
🧊 Storage & Reheating
Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container up to 2 days.
Refrigerator: Keeps for 4–5 days.
Freezer: Freeze baked pies up to 2 months; thaw and warm in oven before serving.
Reheating: Reheat at 325°F for 5–7 minutes until warm and flaky.
🥄 Variations
Pumpkin Spice Pies: Use pumpkin butter or spiced pumpkin filling.
Apple Ghost Pies: Swap jam for apple pie filling with cinnamon.
Chocolate Lovers: Fill with chocolate spread or Nutella-style filling.
Savory Option: Try spinach & cheese or herbed potato filling for a spooky dinner snack.
Colorful Crusts: Tint dough with food coloring for orange, purple, or green pies.
Gluten-Free: Use a gluten-free flour blend.
❓ 10 FAQs
Can I use store-bought pie dough?
Yes, it’s a great shortcut if you’re short on time. Do I have to use blueberry jam?
No, any fruit jam or preserve works well. Can I make these ahead?
Yes, assemble and refrigerate unbaked pies up to 24 hours before baking. Do I need to carve faces?
Not required, but it makes them festive and fun! Can kids help?
Definitely—kids love cutting shapes and filling the pies. Do I need to glaze them?
No, glaze is optional; they’re tasty plain or dusted with powdered sugar. How do I stop filling from leaking?
Don’t overfill and seal edges firmly with a fork. Can I make mini hand pies without cutters?
Yes, cut squares or rectangles instead of circles. Can I use puff pastry instead of pie dough?
Yes, it creates a lighter, flakier version. How spooky can I get with faces?
Go wild—jack-o’-lanterns, ghosts, bats, or even monster eyes! 🏁 Conclusion These Mini Halloween Pies are the ultimate spooky-sweet treat: flaky pastry, fruity filling, and fun jack-o’-lantern faces that make everyone smile. Easy to bake, adorable to decorate, and perfect for parties or cozy family nights, they’re a Halloween must-have. Serve them warm, pair them with hot cider, and enjoy a treat that’s both festive and delicious!
Yes, it’s a great shortcut if you’re short on time. Do I have to use blueberry jam?
No, any fruit jam or preserve works well. Can I make these ahead?
Yes, assemble and refrigerate unbaked pies up to 24 hours before baking. Do I need to carve faces?
Not required, but it makes them festive and fun! Can kids help?
Definitely—kids love cutting shapes and filling the pies. Do I need to glaze them?
No, glaze is optional; they’re tasty plain or dusted with powdered sugar. How do I stop filling from leaking?
Don’t overfill and seal edges firmly with a fork. Can I make mini hand pies without cutters?
Yes, cut squares or rectangles instead of circles. Can I use puff pastry instead of pie dough?
Yes, it creates a lighter, flakier version. How spooky can I get with faces?
Go wild—jack-o’-lanterns, ghosts, bats, or even monster eyes! 🏁 Conclusion These Mini Halloween Pies are the ultimate spooky-sweet treat: flaky pastry, fruity filling, and fun jack-o’-lantern faces that make everyone smile. Easy to bake, adorable to decorate, and perfect for parties or cozy family nights, they’re a Halloween must-have. Serve them warm, pair them with hot cider, and enjoy a treat that’s both festive and delicious!