Autumn Harvest Fox Bites (Printable)

Tender puff pastry filled with spiced apple and pear, crafted into playful autumn-inspired shapes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pastry

01 - 2 sheets ready-rolled puff pastry (about 17.6 oz)
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 make it:

01 - Set the oven to 375°F and 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 fruit softens and syrup forms. Allow to cool slightly.
03 - Roll out the puff pastry sheets on a floured surface. Using a fox-shaped cookie cutter or a template and knife, cut out 24 fox shapes.
04 - Place 12 fox shapes onto the prepared baking sheet. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of fruit filling onto the center of each, leaving a border around edges.
05 - Brush edges of bottom shapes with beaten egg. Top each with a remaining fox shape and press edges to seal, using a fork if desired.
06 - Brush the tops with egg wash. Press chocolate chips onto each for eyes and add a candy-coated chocolate for the nose.
07 - Bake in preheated oven for 16 to 18 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
08 - Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.

# Recipe Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Tender and flaky puff pastry with sweet spiced fruit filling
  • Perfect for festive autumn gatherings or family treats
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 -
  • Make sure the fruit filling is cool before filling the pastry to prevent sogginess
  • Use a fork to press edges tightly to ensure the bites don’t open while baking
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