The PUFF PASTRY PUMPKINS WITH JAM are delightful autumn treats that capture the spirit of the season with their monstrous appearance yet charming and sweet, fruity taste.
This recipe is perfect for enhancing a Halloween party or simply indulging our children with a homemade treat that is both simple to prepare and incredibly tasty.
Don’t worry about any jam spillage during baking… It will be precisely this detail that makes your pumpkins extraordinarily spooky!
And for a spooky themed evening, also prepare
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 16 pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven, Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Halloween
Ingredients
- 2 rolls puff pastry
- 2 tablespoons strawberry jam (or cherry)
- 1 egg yolk
Tools
- Baking tray
- Cookie cutter
- Brush
- Parchment paper
Steps
Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Unroll a puff pastry sheet and use a pumpkin-shaped cookie cutter to cut out about 16 pieces.
Place the pumpkins on the lined baking tray and fill them with a generous teaspoon of strawberry or cherry jam.
At this point, cut out another 16 pumpkins from the second puff pastry sheet. Carve eyes and mouths and gently cover the filled pumpkins.
Brush them with beaten egg yolk and bake for 15/20 minutes until golden.
Our filled puff pastry pumpkins are ready! Happy party.
Storage and Tips…
Store covered with a cake dome or in a tin box.
Consume within 2/3 days.
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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Can I cook puff pastry pumpkins with jam in the air fryer?
Absolutely. Cook them at 350°F for 15 minutes. I usually use a 12-liter air fryer which I find very convenient!
