# Components:
→ 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 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)
# Directions:
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 and pear, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Sauté for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fruit softens and syrup thickens. Allow to cool slightly.
03 - Roll out puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Cut out 24 fox shapes using a fox-shaped cookie cutter or a template with a sharp knife.
04 - Arrange 12 fox shapes on the prepared baking sheet. Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of the fruit filling onto the center of each, leaving a border around edges.
05 - Brush edges of each filled fox shape with beaten egg. Place remaining 12 fox shapes on top and press edges to seal, using a fork if preferred.
06 - Brush the tops with remaining egg wash. Press mini chocolate chips onto dough for eyes and candy-coated chocolates for noses.
07 - Bake in preheated oven for 16 to 18 minutes, until puffed and golden brown.
08 - Remove from oven and let the pastry bites cool slightly before serving.
