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Easy Fruit Pocket Pies

friday Easy Fruit Pocket Pies

from White House Executive Chef Cris Comerford

Serving Size

Makes 6 servings

Cook Time

Prep:  20 minutes

Bake: 18 minutes to 20 minutes

Cool: At least 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup fresh raspberries and/or blueberries
  • 2 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 6 Tbsp. smashed apple jam or apple butter
  • 12 slices soft whole grain white or soft whole wheat bread
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Wash berries and spread to dry on paper towels. Meanwhile, stir together sugar and cinnamon; set aside.

2. For each pie, spoon 1 tablespoon of Smashed Apple Jam in the center of a bread slice. Top with 3 to 4 berries and another slice of bread. Gently press the top slice around the fruit. Trim crusts from bread using a serrated knife.

3. Using a fork, press the edges of the bread together to seal in the filling. Lightly brush the top slice of bread with some of the oil. Pick up each pie and, while holding in your hand, lightly brush the opposite side with oil. Place pies on an ungreased baking sheet. Sprinkle tops with cinnamon-sugar.

4. Bake pies for 18 to 20 minutes or until bread is lightly toasted and bottoms are browned. Transfer to a cooling rack. Cool at least 30 minutes before serving. Makes 6 servings.

Smashed Apple Jam

Peel, core and slice 4 pounds apples. Place apples and 1/2 cup water in a 4 or 5-quart heavy-bottom pan over medium heat. Simmer, covered, for 20 minutes, until very tender. Remove from heat. Mash apples with a potato masher or blend with an immersion blender. Return to heat and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes until the jam thickens and most of the liquid has evaporated, stirring frequently. Transfer to a covered container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

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Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts

Servings Per Recipe 6 servingsCalories278Total Fat (g)11Saturated Fat (g)2, Monounsaturated Fat (g)6, Polyunsaturated Fat (g)3, Cholesterol (mg)3, Sodium (mg)251, Carbohydrate (g)40, Total Sugar (g)14, Fiber (g)4, Protein (g)6, Vitamin C (DV%)10, Calcium (DV%)26, Iron (DV%)11, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

 

 

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