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Blackberry Fennel Hand Pies: A Chef’s Guide to the Perfect Portable Dessert

Blackberry Fennel Hand Pies: A Chef’s Guide to the Perfect Portable Dessert

Key Takeaways This isn't a basic fruit tart; the Almond Flour shortcrust paired with a Fennel-Blackberry filling creates a sophisticated savory-sweet depth that cuts through the sugar. Reducing your berry filling to a syrup consistency is the non-negotiable secret to preventing a soggy bottom. High-quality frozen puff pastry is a legitimate industry hack for high-volume service when you are "in the weeds." Blackberry reduction is a permanent dye; always wear a heavy-duty apron to protect your whites during prep. In the heat of a dinner rush, dessert often becomes an afterthought for the brigade—until the adrenaline crashes and the sugar...

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