Pocket Pies (A Healthier Version Of Pop Tarts!)

60m
Prep Time
30m
Cook Time
1h 30m
Ready In

Recipe: #25036

October 15, 2016



"Recipe source: Sift (Fall 2015) Any filling can be used -- canned pie filling or your favorite version)"

Original is 8 servings
  • FOR THE DOUGH
  • FOR THE FILLING (see description)
  • FOR THE EGG WASH
  • FOR THE OPTIONAL GLAZE

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (170.6 g)
  • Calories 545.3
  • Total Fat - 26.5 g
  • Saturated Fat - 10.1 g
  • Cholesterol - 56.8 mg
  • Sodium - 24.2 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 70.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 2.4 g
  • Sugars - 26.2 g
  • Protein - 7.1 g
  • Calcium - 25.9 mg
  • Iron - 1.3 mg
  • Vitamin C - 3.9 mg
  • Thiamin - 0.1 mg

Step by Step Method

TO MAKE THE DOUGH


Step 1

In a large bowl whisk together the flour and salt; cut in the shortening until it is pea sized. But the cold butter into teaspoon sized chunks and toss into the flour mixture; cut in the butter until it forms finger-nail size chunks -- squish any of the thick pieces. Whisk together the egg and water (or use the egg beaters) and drizzle over the flour mixture slowly; tossing with a fork. When the dough begins to come together pour onto a piece of parchment paper. Using a spray bottle to sprite any dry bits and use the paper to fold the dough over on itself 3 or 4 times to bring it together. Form into a rectangle 1/2 inch thick; chill for 30 minutes.

TO MAKE THE FILLING (or use your favorite pie filling)


Step 2

Whisk together the sugar, clearable and nutmeg (if using). Sprinkle mixture over the berries; stir to combine. Sprinkle with lemon juice.

TO ASSEMBLE PIECE


Step 3

Divide dough in half and roll each half to a 12 inch x 11 inch square. Cut the square into quarters and place 3 tablespoons of filling in a line down center of each square; leaving 1/2 inch of dough uncovered at top and bottom. Brush edges with egg wash and fold the dough over to make a 6 inch x 2 1/2 inch rectangle. Seal edges of the pie together with the tines of a fork and transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.

Step 4

To bake: preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place the pies 1 inch apart on the baking sheet. Cut 2 or 3 slits in the top to vent; brush with egg wash and bake for 27-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool on pan.

Step 5

To glaze: whisk together the sugar, milk and vanilla until you have the consistency you want. Brush tops of the cooled pies or drizzle glaze over the pies.

Tips


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