Autumn Harvest Fox Bites (Printable)

Tender pastry snacks with spiced apple and pear, capturing autumn flavors in fun fox shapes.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Pastry

01 - 2 sheets ready-rolled puff pastry (approximately 17.6 oz each)
02 - 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

→ Filling

03 - 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
04 - 1 ripe pear, peeled, cored, and diced
05 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
08 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
09 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

→ Decoration

10 - 24 mini chocolate chips (for eyes)
11 - 12 small orange or red candy-coated chocolates (for noses)

# How-To:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add diced apples, pear, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Sauté for 6 to 8 minutes until softened and syrupy, stirring occasionally. Let cool slightly.
03 - Roll out puff pastry sheets on a floured surface. Cut out 24 fox shapes using a fox-shaped cookie cutter or a knife and template.
04 - Arrange 12 fox shapes on the prepared baking sheet. Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of fruit filling onto the center of each, leaving a border around the edges.
05 - Brush edges of bottom pastry shapes with beaten egg. Place remaining 12 fox shapes on top and press edges to seal, using a fork if desired.
06 - Brush tops with additional egg wash. Press mini chocolate chips for eyes and candy-coated chocolates for noses gently into the dough.
07 - Bake for 16 to 18 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
08 - Allow to cool slightly before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Whimsical autumn-themed treat
  • Perfect for family gatherings
02 -
  • For a vegan version use plant-based butter and a non-dairy milk wash instead of egg
  • If you dont have a fox-shaped cutter use a template made from parchment paper
03 -
  • Use fresh fruit for best flavor
  • Ensure edges are properly sealed to prevent filling leakage
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