Best 5 Hungarian Fruit Squares Recipes
Traveling to Hungary is like jumping into a time machine. It is a country that preserves its historical monuments, traditions, and culinary heritage. Hungarian cuisine is a testament to the country's rich history and culture. The flavors and aromas are a combination of spices, herbs, vegetables, meat, and fruits. If you are looking for a sweet treat that embodies the spirit of Hungary, look no further than the Hungarian Fruit Square. These colorful and delicious squares are made from layers of flaky pastry dough, a variety of fruit fillings, and a sweet crumb topping. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the steps of creating the perfect Hungarian Fruit Square. From selecting the right ingredients to mastering the art of layering the dough and filling, you will find all the information you need to make this traditional Hungarian dessert.
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HUNGARIAN STRAWBERRY PASTRY BARS
This Hungarian pastry has always been a family favorite. The dough is rich and soft , and the layers of nuts and jam make a delicious filling. -Ron Roth, Wyoming, Michigan Tip: Try using a floured pastry cloth when rolling out the dough. It makes placing the dough into the pan easier.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks, sour cream, water and vanilla; gradually add to crumb mixture, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Divide into thirds. Chill for 30 minutes. , Between two large sheets of waxed paper, roll out one portion of dough into a 15x10-in. rectangle. Transfer to an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with 1-1/4 cups walnuts and 2 tablespoons sugar. Roll out another portion of dough into a 15x10-in. rectangle; place over walnuts. Spread with jam; sprinkle with remaining walnuts and sugar. , Roll out remaining pastry; cut into strips. Arrange in a crisscross pattern over filling. Trim and seal edges. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts :
HUNGARIAN FRUIT SQUARES
This is my Hungarian great-great-grandmother's recipe. It is a family favorite every year. Once you make it one time, you will continue to make it every year.
Provided by Julia Nickels
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Eastern European Hungarian
Time 50m
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Use a pastry blender or fork to cut in butter until pea-sized crumbs form. Add eggs and vanilla extract and mix dough well.
- Separate out 1/4 of the dough and chill in the refrigerator. Press remaining dough into the bottom and sides of an ungreased 15 1/2x10 1/2-inch jelly roll pan. Spread apricot preserves on 1/2 the mixture and raspberry preserves on the remaining 1/2.
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Remove chilled dough from the refrigerator and roll out onto a lightly floured board. Cut into 1/2-inch strips and place diagonally across the preserves to form a lattice; press around edges to seal.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- Allow to cool and cut into squares. Dust the top with confectioners' sugar; this keeps cookies from sticking and looks nice, too.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.7 calories, Carbohydrate 25.4 g, Cholesterol 26.9 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 99.8 mg, Sugar 15.2 g
AUTHENTIC HUNGARIAN PASTRIES
These are amazing! You would not believe that there are only 3 ingredients in the dough. My Great-Grandma used to make these every Sunday. The dough has a delicate cheese taste and the filling is nice and tart. They also have a BEAUTIFUL presentation! I've never paid attention to how many cookies it makes or how much time it takes so that is a guess. I know it looks like a lot of steps, but it is not hard to do.
Provided by Munchkin Mama
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 20 pinwheels
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Prepare the fruit filling by putting the apricots in a saucepan. Add water just to cover.Cook until soft, being very careful not to let it burn. You may have to add more water to prevent this.
- When fruit is soft, add the sugar and cook until thick. When thickened, remove from heat and puree in a food processor. Let cool slightly, then put into a freezer bag. When you are ready to use the filling just snip off the corner of the bag. (You may have extra filling left over at the end- it can be frozen for the next time).
- Prepare pastry: Mix the dough ingredients together with a pastry blender. Roll out onto parchment paper or a lightly floured board to about 1/4" thick rectangle.
- Using a sharp knife (or a pie crust wheel), cut the dough into 3" X 3" squares.
- With a sharp knife, cut the dough diagonally from each corner to within 1/2-inch of center of each square.
- Put about 1 teaspoons of the filling in the center of each square.
- Fold every other corner of the square to the center to form a pinwheel shape, overlapping the dough at the center and pushing down gently to seal in center.
- Transfer cookies to a lightly greased cookie sheet. (They dont really expand so you dont have to worry about leaving a lot of space in-between.).
- Bake at 350 for 20 minutes on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Do not let get brown or burn.
- Dust with powdered sugar when cooled.
HUNGARIAN COOKIE BARS
Posted for the Zaar World Tour 2006-Hungary. I haven't tried this recipe, but it seems to be a very quick and easy cookie to make. These bars are sticky and gooey and similar to a walnut pie.
Provided by Bayhill
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 55m
Yield 12 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325ºF. Grease a 9" square baking pan; set aside.
- In a medium bowl, cream together 3/4 cup of the brown sugar and the margarine. Add vanilla and flour; mix well. Pat this mixture into the bottom of the baking pan.
- In a small bowl, beat the eggs until foamy. Add the remaining 1 cup brown sugar; mix well. Pour into the pan over the first mixture. Sprinkle the nuts evenly over the top.
- Bake at 325ºF for 30 to 40 minutes, or until center is no longer jiggly. Cool completely before slicing. Slice into 2-1/2"x1-1/2" bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.9, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 31, Sodium 141.9, Carbohydrate 44.5, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 31.8, Protein 4.5
HUNGARIAN PASTRY
This was my Mother's recipe. She always made these for Christmas. I make them several times a year. You may use any flavor of jam, but I think the raspberry is delicious. One reviewer asked me about the egg whites. I always beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. My mother made it the same way.
Provided by Jane from Ohio
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 50m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cream butter/margarine and sugar.
- Add vanilla and egg yolks.
- Cream together well.
- Add sifted flour with soda and baking powder.
- Mix well.
- Then pat dough out onto cookie sheet with sides or a large shallow pan.
- Spread with jam and 1/2 cup ground nuts.
- Then over that spread the well beaten egg whites.
- Then sprinkle the other half of ground nuts to which 2 tablespoons of sugar have been added.
- Bake 1/2 hour at 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Layers are:.
- Dough.
- Jam.
- Nuts.
- Egg whites.
- Nuts with sugar.
- When cool, cut into 2 inch squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.8, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 41.7, Sodium 65.2, Carbohydrate 16.9, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 7.9, Protein 2.1
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, use a combination of butter and shortening in the crust.
- If you don't have a food processor, you can use a pastry blender or two knives to cut the butter into the flour.
- Be sure to chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out. This will help to prevent the dough from shrinking in the oven.
- If the dough is too sticky to roll out, sprinkle it with a little more flour.
- Bake the crust until it is golden brown and firm to the touch.
- For the filling, use fresh, ripe fruit. If using frozen fruit, be sure to thaw it completely before using.
- You can use any type of fruit you like in this recipe. Some popular choices include apples, blueberries, cherries, peaches, and strawberries.
- Be sure to sprinkle the filling with sugar before baking. This will help to create a crisp, caramelized topping.
- Bake the squares until the filling is bubbling and the crust is golden brown.
- Let the squares cool completely before cutting them into serving pieces.
Conclusion:
Hungarian Fruit Squares are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With a flaky crust, a sweet and tangy filling, and a crisp caramelized topping, these squares are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give this recipe a try.
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