Best 6 Fruit And Nut Pastries Recipes

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Are you in the mood for a delectable treat that combines the sweetness of fruits with the crunchiness of nuts, all enveloped in a flaky, golden pastry? Look no further than the world of fruit and nut pastries. From classic recipes passed down through generations to innovative creations that push the boundaries of flavor, there's a perfect pastry out there for every taste. In this article, we'll take you on a journey through the world of fruit and nut pastries, sharing tips and tricks for creating pastries that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more.

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FRUIT AND NUT SQUARES



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Cranberries, apricots and nuts mix up into a rich and delicious favorite holiday bar.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 can (about 9 oz) salted mixed nuts (1 1/2 cups)
1 cup quartered dried apricots
1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1/2 cup flaked coconut
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray. In large bowl, mix 2 cups flour, the brown sugar and butter with fork until crumbly. Press firmly in bottom of pan.
  • In same bowl, mix filling ingredients. Spoon onto crust; spread evenly.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely, about 45 minutes. For squares, cut into 8 rows by 6 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Square, Sodium 65 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g

FREE-FORM FRUIT AND NUT PIES



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These are the perfect starter pies -- they're supposed to look rustic, so don't stress about making them picture-perfect. It's a simple dough, a little jam and you've got a delicious, easy single-serving pie that's perfect for a light dessert, an afternoon treat or even breakfast.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup pine nuts, plus 2 tablespoons more for topping
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon stone-ground cornmeal (yellow or white)
Pinch fine salt
3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, sliced
1 large egg
1 cup fruit jam or preserves
1 large egg yolk

Steps:

  • Toast all the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring, until evenly brown and fragrant, about 2 to 3 minutes. Cool.
  • Pulse the 3/4 cup cool pine nuts and sugar in a food processor until finely ground, about 15 times. Add the flour, cornmeal, salt, and butter and pulse until combined, about 10 more times. Add the egg and pulse until mixture comes together in a soft dough, about 5 times.
  • Lay out an 8 by 11-inch sheet of waxed or parchment paper. Divide dough equally into 6 balls and place on the paper, leaving at least 4 inches between each. Press down lightly to make even disks, and cover with another sheet of paper. With a rolling pin lightly roll over the entire sheet to make rounds about 5 inches in diameter. Slide paper onto a baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 3 days.
  • Remove top sheet of paper and cut the parchment into 6 squares (around the dough circles). Place 2 heaping tablespoons of jam on each circle and spread it evenly with the back of a spoon over the crust, leaving a 1 1/2-inch border around the edges. Fold and loosely pleat the dough over the edge of the jam, to make a rustic free-form pie. (Use the edge of the parchment or a bench scraper to lift the edges of dough over; it's easier that way. See photo.) Repeat with the remaining disks.
  • Whisk the egg yolk with a teaspoon of water and brush over the edges of the crusts with it. Sprinkle remaining pine nuts onto the egg wash. Refrigerate pies for 30 minutes.
  • Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 375 degrees F. Bake pies until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Let set for 5 minutes before transferring with the paper onto a rack to cool.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature, with ice cream, whipped cream or yogurt, if desired.

FRUIT 'N' NUT RINGS



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Donna Gordon of Vineland, New Jersey based the filling for her yeasty rings on one her grandmother used to make for cookies. "She plumped her raisins in water, but I use orange juice to give them a fruitier flavor," Donna details.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 2 coffee cakes.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1-3/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup mashed potatoes (without added milk and butter)
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup shortening
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
7 to 7-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
FILLING:
3 cups golden raisins
1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup chopped walnuts
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
5 teaspoons milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the potatoes, sugar, shortening, eggs, salt and 3 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes., Meanwhile, in a saucepan, bring the raisins, orange juice and sugar to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Cool slightly. Transfer to a food processor or blender; cover and process until coarsely chopped. Pour into a bowl; stir in nuts., Line two baking sheets with foil and grease well; set aside. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide dough in half. Roll each portion into a 15x9-in. rectangle. Spread filling over dough to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seams to seal., Place each roll seam side down on a prepared baking sheet; pinch ends together to form a ring. With scissors, cut from outside edge to two-thirds of the way toward center of the ring at 1-in. intervals. Separate strips slightly; twist to allow filling to show. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 25 minutes., Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to cool on wire racks. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over rings.

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FRUIT AND NUT FILLED PASTRY (VEGAN)



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Make and share this Fruit and Nut Filled Pastry (Vegan) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Breads

Time 55m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 tablespoons water
1/2 cup blanched slivered almond
1/2 cup walnut pieces
1/3 cup light raisins or 1/3 cup dark raisin
5 plump, dried calimyrna figs
5 plump pitted prunes, diced
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon, rind of
1/4 cup sweet red wine
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • For the dough, put the flour, sugar and salt into a medium bowl.
  • Add the margarine and oil, and cut in until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • While tossing the mixture with a fork, gradually sprinkle the water on top.
  • Gather the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for about 1 hour so it is easier to roll out.
  • A food processor may be used to make the dough.
  • After the water is added, process only about 10 seconds or until the dough begins to come together; do not over-process or the pastry will be tough.
  • For the filling, combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl.
  • Note: If the raisins, figs, and prunes seem very dry and tough, soften them for about 20 minutes in hot water before chopping; then drain, pat dry and chop.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface to a 22-inch-long by 6-inch-wide rectangle.
  • Spoon the filling down the center, leaving a 2-inch border on both long edges and a 1/2-inch border at the ends.
  • Bring the long edges up over the filling and pinch them tightly together.
  • Then pinch the ends closed to form a long"snake" that encompasses the filling.
  • Gently bend the snake into a"U"- or"S"-shape (so it will fit in your pan) and carefully transfer it to a greased or nonstick-spray coated or parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated 375-degree oven for about 35 minutes, or until golden.
  • Cool the pastry for 10 minutes on the baking sheet; then carefully transfer it to a rack to cool more completely.
  • It may be served warm at this point.
  • Just before serving, sprinkle the pastry with sieved confectioners sugar.
  • Cut it into wide slices to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.2, Fat 14.8, SaturatedFat 1.8, Sodium 101.7, Carbohydrate 33.2, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 14.5, Protein 4.9

FRUIT AND NUT SHORTBREAD



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A colorful addition to your Christmas baking.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Refrigerator Cookie Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg yolk
2 cups all-purpose flour
⅔ cup candied cherries, halved
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Cream butter and sugar. Add yolk and flour. Cut in fruit and nuts. Shape dough into two rolls 2 inches in diameter and roll in waxed paper. Chill overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • While still cold and wax paper still on, take a sharp knife and cut thin slices (1/8 inch). Set on greased cookie sheets, remove wax paper and bake for 10 minutes. (Slightly brown edges).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.2 calories, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 38.5 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 80.7 mg, Sugar 15.1 g

FRUIT & NUT BAKED OATMEAL



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In my part of the Midwest, baked oatmeal is a Mennonite specialty. My daughters are always delighted if we have leftovers for them to take home.-Fancheon Resler, Albion, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 cups quick-cooking oats
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups 2% milk
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup canola oil
1 cup shredded apple
1 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
Additional 2% milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a bowl, mix oats, baking powder and cinnamon. In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, brown sugar and oil until blended; stir into oat mixture. Fold in apple, cranberries and walnuts., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, until set and the edges are lightly browned, 35-40 minutes. Slice and serve with milk., Freeze option: Freeze cooled individual pieces on waxed paper-lined baking sheets until firm. Transfer pieces to airtight freezer containers; return to the freezer. To use, microwave each piece on high until heated through, 1-2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 816 calories, Fat 41g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 319mg sodium, Carbohydrate 106g carbohydrate (61g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment you need. This will help you stay organized and avoid any mishaps.
  • Follow the Recipe: While it's tempting to experiment, it's best to follow the recipe as closely as possible, especially if you're a beginner. Once you're more comfortable with the basics, you can start to make substitutions and variations.
  • Use Fresh, High-Quality Ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly affect the taste of your pastries. Use fresh fruits and nuts, and choose high-quality butter, flour, and sugar.
  • Don't Overmix: Overmixing can make your pastries tough and dense. Mix the dough just until it comes together, then stop.
  • Chill the Dough: Chilling the dough before baking helps to develop the flavor and prevent the pastries from spreading too much.
  • Bake at the Right Temperature: The temperature of your oven is critical for the success of your pastries. Make sure your oven is preheated to the correct temperature before baking.
  • Don't Overbake: Overbaking can dry out your pastries and make them tough. Bake the pastries just until they are golden brown.

Conclusion:

Fruit and nut pastries are a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dessert. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make these pastries at home. So next time you're craving something sweet, try one of the recipes from this article. You won't be disappointed!

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