Mini Jack-o'-Lantern Pies - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Lunch

This Mini Jack-o'-Lantern Pies is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Naomi Robinson Even if you can't pull off a homemade pumpkin pie, you can definitely master these adorable hand pies.

Ingredients

2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
2 tsp. granulated sugar
12 tbsp. cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
4 to 6 tbsp. ice water

Instructions

Make pie crust: Add dry ingredients to the bowl of a food processor and pulse to combine. Add butter and pulse in ten second bursts until mixture resembles wet sand with pea-size pieces. Drizzle 3 tablespoons ice water and pulse in 3 second bursts four to five times. Add more ice water until mixture starts to form around blade. Dump out pie crust and shape into 4" disks; wrap in plastic and refrigerate at least 45 minutes.
Make filling: Combine brown sugar, salt, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, egg yolk, pumpkin, and sweetened condensed milk in a large bowl and whisk until smooth.
Assemble: Working with one disk at a time, roll out pie crust to 1/8" thickness and stamp out pumpkin shapes. Transfer half the pumpkins to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Carve out desired faces on the other half.
Brush edges of uncarved pumpkin faces with water, then spread 1 to 2 tablespoons filling in the center. Place carved pumpkin on top and press to seal edges with a fork. Transfer hand pies to freezer, 1 hour.
When ready to bake, preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Make egg wash by whisking egg with water. Brush hand pies with egg wash and bake until light golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mini Jack-o'-Lantern Pies good for PCOS?

Yes, this Mini Jack-o'-Lantern Pies recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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