Autumn Harvest Fox-Shaped Bites (Printable Version)

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

# What You'll Need:

→ Pastry

01 - 2 sheets (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 tablespoons brown sugar
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - 1/4 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 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Melt unsalted 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, stirring occasionally, until fruit is tender and syrupy. Allow to cool slightly.
03 - Roll out puff pastry sheets on a floured surface. Using a fox-shaped cookie cutter or a parchment paper 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 free around the edges.
05 - Brush edges of the bottom layer with beaten egg. Top with remaining 12 fox shapes and press edges to seal, using a fork if desired.
06 - Brush tops with additional egg wash. Press mini chocolate chips onto each as eyes and add a candy-coated chocolate for the nose.
07 - Bake for 16 to 18 minutes until the pastries are golden brown and puffed.
08 - Allow the bites to cool slightly before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Tender, spiced fruit filling
  • Fun fox shape for family gatherings
02 -
  • Use plant-based butter and non-dairy milk wash for a vegan version
  • If no fox cutter is available use a parchment paper template
03 -
  • Add a pinch of ground ginger or cloves for extra autumn warmth
  • Use a pastry brush to carefully seal edges to prevent filling leaks
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