Little Pastries - Turnovers Jelly Tarts Rounds Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time50 Min
Ready In1 Hr 5 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexJust EnjoyServings6
CuisineCourse
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Piecrust mix -1 cup
 Water
 Applesauce, or drained canned crushed pineapple, or preserves
 Sugar Jelly or jam
 Confectioners' sugar

Directions

GETTING READY
1) Preheat oven hot to 400F or 425F.

MAKING
2) Follow package directions to mix piecrust mix with 2 tablespoons cold water.
3) Roll out to make 12-inch circle, about 1/8 inch thick.
4) Cut into desired shape.
5) To make Turnovers, cut into circles (2, 3 or 4 inches in diameter).
6) Fill half of pastry with applesauce or crushed pineapple or preserves. Use 1 tablespoon filling for 4-inch; 1/2 tablespoon for 3-inch; 1 teaspoon for 2-inch.
7) Dampen the edges with water.
8) Fold over the other half and press the edges to seal.
9) Brush with water and prick with fork.
10) Arrange in a cookie sheet and bake for 20 minutes until light brown.
11) To make rounds, cut into 2-inch circles.
12) Brush with water and prick with fork.
13) Bake pastries for 8 minutes.
14) To make Jelly Tarts, cut into 2-inch circles. Cut again 1/2-inch rounds from the circles.
15) Brush with water and prick with fork.
16) Bake for 8 minutes.
17) Keep aside to cool.
18) Spread half of 2-inch rounds with jelly.
19) Place rounds with hole in center.
20) Sift confectioners' sugar over the top.

SERVING
21) Serve 9 to 12 assorted pastries.
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