Halloween Blueberry Ghost Hand Pies: A Spooktacular Treat!
Halloween Blueberry Ghost Hand Pies are a fun and spooky dessert perfect for Halloween celebrations. These hand pies are filled with sweet blueberry filling and shaped like ghostly figures, making them a delightful treat for both kids and adults.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 hand pies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package of pie crusts (2 crusts)
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a saucepan, combine blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until the mixture thickens.
- Roll out the pie crusts and cut them into ghost shapes using a cookie cutter.
- Place a spoonful of the blueberry filling on one half of each ghost shape.
- Fold the other half over and seal the edges with a fork.
- Brush the tops with egg wash.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Make sure to seal the edges well to prevent the filling from leaking out.
- These can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container.
- Feel free to use frozen blueberries if fresh ones are not available.