Pumpkin Pie Pockets Recipes

PUMPKIN PIE PASTRY POCKETS

Steps:

• On a clean, dry surface sprinkle a small amount of flour to prevent sticking and lay down your sheet of defrosted puff pastry. Using a rolling pin, roll the pastry into a 12"x12" square of even thickness. Using a knife or pizza cutter, cut the pastry into 9 even squares (3 rows of 3).
• In a mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin, sugar, ¼ teaspoon of the cinnamon, ginger, salt and cloves and stir until well combined. Spoon about a tablespoon of the filling into the center of each pastry square (should use all the filling) and spread it a bit diagonally toward two opposite corners. Get a small dish of water and lightly spread a bit of water around the edges of a square. Fold one corner over diagonally to meet its opposite corner and form a triangle. Press the edges of the pastry together to seal the filling inside. Repeat with each pastry square. Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper and transfer the triangles to the sheet.
• Combine the egg and a tablespoon of water in a bowl and whisk together to combine. Use a pastry brush to brush the egg wash over top of each pastry triangle. Discard leftover egg wash. Sprinkle the remaining ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon over the tops of the triangles.
• Preheat the oven to 400. Place the baking sheet into the freezer for 15-20 minutes to ensure the pastry is chilled (this makes it puff better). Transfer the sheet to the oven and bake for 15-18 minutes until pastry is golden.

PUMPKIN HAND PIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a sheet tray with parchment paper.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the pumpkin, sugar, 1 egg and spice. Lightly beat the remaining egg and set aside.
• On a lightly floured clear work surface, unroll pie crust. Cut 5 pumpkin shapes from each pie crust. Evenly space 5 pumpkin cut-outs onto parchment lined baking sheet. Evenly dollop the filling into the center of each of the 5 pumpkin cut-outs. Using a small pastry brush, brush the outside edge of each pumpkin on the baking sheet. Top each with a second pumpkin cut-out, using a fork to seal the edge. Brush tops with egg wash. Using a very sharp paring knife place a couple slashes into the top pie dough to vent.
• Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until browned and crispy and filling is hot. Remove and let cool on a wire rack. When pies have cooled, whisk together the confectioners' sugar with the maple syrup until smooth. Drizzle tops of pies with glaze and serve.

PUMPKIN HOT POCKETS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. On a lightly floured surface, roll one crust into a 15-in. circle. Using a floured 5x4-in. pumpkin cookie cutter, cut out eight pumpkins. Repeat with remaining crust. Spread mustard over eight pumpkins. Layer with ham, onions and cheeses to within 3/4 in. of edges., In a small bowl, beat yolks with enough red food coloring to achieve an orange color. In another small bowl, beat egg white with green food coloring. Brush orange mixture over edges of crust. Top with remaining pumpkins. Press edges to seal; trim edges with a fluted pastry wheel. Brush stems with green mixture and pumpkins with orange., Transfer to greased baking sheets. Bake until browned, about 15 minutes.

POCKET PUMPKIN PIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425ºF.
• Unroll pie crust on work surface; cut into 12 rounds with 3-inch cookie cutter, rerolling scraps as necessary.
• Mix pumpkin and spice in medium bowl until blended; stir in nuts and chocolate. Spoon about 1-1/2 Tbsp. pumpkin mixture onto center of each pastry round; top with caramels. Lightly brush edges of pastry with water; fold in half to enclose filling. Seal edges with fork.
• Place on parchment-covered baking sheet; sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
• Bake 12 to 15 min. or until golden brown. Cool 1 min. Transfer to wire racks; cool completely.

WARM APPLE POCKET

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• In a bowl, toss apple slices together with sugar, flour, salt, apple pie spice, and vanilla extract until evenly coated.
• Lay pie dough flat on a lightly greased baking sheet. Pile apples on one side of dough, leaving a 1 inch border. Brush border and opposite half side of dough with milk. Fold dough over apples, being careful not to over-stuff or the dough will tear. Fold over edges and pinch together to seal. Cut several small slits in the top of the pocket with a sharp knife, then brush top with beaten egg.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until flakey and golden brown. Serve warm, or at room temperature.

POCKET PIE DOUGH

Steps:

• In the bowl of a food processor, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Pulse for a few seconds and then pour into a large mixing bowl.
• Add the shortening and knead it into the flour with your hands until it is crumbly. Add the milk all at once and mix in with a spatula until it begins to come together. Lightly flour your hands and the countertop and turn the dough out onto the countertop. Knead the dough ball, folding over 10 to 20 times. Using a rolling pin roll the dough to 1/3 to 1/2-inch thickness, then cut into rounds using a 2 1/4-inch ring. Roll each round as thinly as possible or to 5 to 6 inches in diameter. Spoon 1 to 2 tablespoons of filling onto the dough, brush the edges of half of the dough lightly with the egg wash, fold over and seal the edges together with the tines of a fork, dipping it into flour as needed. Gently press down to flatten and evenly distribute the filling and snip or cut 3 slits in the top of the pie. Dock pies that are going to be deep-fried, instead of snipping or cutting slits.
• To pan-fry pies, place a medium saute pan over medium low heat along with 1 to 2 tablespoons vegetable, canola oil or butter. Once heated, place 2 to 3 pies at a time into pan and saute until golden on both sides, approximately 3 to 4 minutes per side. Allow to cool 4 to 5 minutes before serving.
• To deep-fry pies, heat vegetable oil in a deep-fryer or a large heavy pot to 375 degrees F. Once hot, add 1 to 2 pies at a time and fry until golden brown, approximately 3 to 4 minutes.
• To bake pies, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place finished pies onto an ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown.
• To make toaster pastries:.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Divide dough in half and roll out to less than 1/8-inch thick. Cut into 4 inch by 5 inch rectangles. Place 1 to 2 tablespoons of filling onto center of one piece of dough. Brush the edges with egg wash and top with second piece of dough. Seal edges by pressing together with tine of fork. Gently press down to flatten and evenly distribute the filling and dock the top of the pie. Repeat with second half of dough.
• Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven, allow to cool completely and place into zip-top bags until ready to toast. The pies will not be brown until toasted.