Autumn Harvest Fox Bites (Print version)

Tender puff pastry filled with spiced apple and pear, shaped like playful foxes for fall treats.

# What You Need:

→ Pastry

01 - 2 sheets (about 17.6 oz) ready-rolled puff pastry
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 tbsp brown sugar
06 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
07 - 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
08 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
09 - 1 tbsp unsalted butter

→ Decoration

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

# How to Make:

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

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • Whimsical and fun fox-shaped bites
  • Filled with spiced seasonal fruit for autumn flavor
02 -
  • Use plant-based butter and non-dairy milk wash for a vegan option
  • If no cookie cutter is available use a parchment paper template
03 -
  • Ensure fruit filling is cool before assembling to prevent soggy pastry
  • Press edges firmly to seal and avoid leakage during baking
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