Pumpkin-Shaped Strawberry Hand Pies with Tiptree Strawberry Preserves
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 18–20 minutes
Servings: 8 hand pies
Ingredients
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2 store-bought pie crusts (or homemade, chilled)
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1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
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1 tbsp milk
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2 tbsp granulated sugar (optional, for sprinkling)
Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cut the Dough
Roll out the pie crusts on a lightly floured surface. Use a pumpkin-shaped cookie cutter (about 3–4 inches wide) to cut out pairs of pumpkins. Gather and re-roll scraps if needed.
3. Fill with Jam
Place half of the pumpkin cutouts on the baking sheet. Spoon about 1–1½ teaspoons of Tiptree Strawberry Preserve into the center of each, leaving a small border.
4. Seal the Pies
Top with the remaining pumpkin cutouts. Use a fork to crimp the edges, sealing the pies. Cut small slits or a little “jack-o’-lantern face” in the tops for venting.
5. Brush & Bake
Whisk together the egg and milk. Brush over the tops of the pies and sprinkle with sugar if desired.
Bake for 18–20 minutes, until golden brown.
6. Cool & Serve
Let the pies cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature—perfect with tea or as a Halloween party treat!
✨ These little hand pies are flaky, festive, and filled with the sweet burst of Tiptree Strawberry Preserve. A fun Halloween baking project for kids and adults alike!