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Vegan Blueberry Ghost Hand Pies – Spooky Halloween Treats Recipe

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These Vegan Blueberry Ghost Hand Pies are a spooky and delicious Halloween treat featuring flaky vegan pie crust filled with a sweet, tangy blueberry filling. Perfectly baked to golden perfection and topped with ghost-shaped cutouts, these hand pies are both festive and flavorful, ideal for seasonal celebrations or anytime you want a delightful plant-based dessert.

Ingredients

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For the Vegan Pie Crust:

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) vegan butter, very cold and cubed
  • 6–8 tablespoons ice water

For the Blueberry Filling:

  • 4 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt

For the Ghostly Finish:

  • Vegan milk or aquafaba, for brushing
  • Vegan sugar, for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Vegan Pie Crust: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Add the cold vegan butter cubes to the flour mixture. Using a pastry blender or your fingertips, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining, which helps create a flaky crust. Gradually add the ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just starts to come together, being careful not to overmix. Divide the dough in half, flatten each half into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to relax the dough and prepare it for rolling.
  2. Make the Blueberry Filling: In a medium saucepan, combine the blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, lemon zest, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the blueberries release their juices and the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let the filling cool completely to prevent the crust from becoming soggy during baking.
  3. Assemble the Hand Pies: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one dough disc at a time to about 1/8-inch thickness. Use a 4-inch round cookie cutter to cut out circles. Place half of the dough circles on the baking sheet and spoon a generous tablespoon of cooled blueberry filling into the center of each, leaving a ½-inch border. Brush edges with vegan milk or aquafaba. Roll out the remaining dough and cut more circles, then use a ghost-shaped cookie cutter or freehand cut ghost shapes. Place the ghost cutouts on top of filled circles, pressing the edges to seal and crimping with a fork for security. Brush tops with vegan milk or aquafaba and sprinkle with vegan sugar. Cut a few slits on top to allow steam to escape during baking.
  4. Bake the Hand Pies: Bake the assembled hand pies for 20-25 minutes, or until the crusts are golden brown and crisp. Remove from the oven, let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes to avoid cracking, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Notes

  • Keep the vegan butter very cold for a flaky crust.
  • Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough crusts.
  • Allow the blueberry filling to cool completely before filling the dough to prevent sogginess.
  • Use vegan milk or aquafaba for a glossy and crisp finish.
  • Make slits on top of pies to let steam escape and prevent bursting.
  • These hand pies can be stored in an airtight container for 2-3 days or frozen for longer storage.

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