PASTELITOS -- LITTLE FRUIT PIES (SOUTHWEST)
This recipe was found in the 1986 cookbook, I Hear America Cooking. These "little pies" are a version of those pastries made in Arizona & New Mexico, especially during Pueblo feast days. Preparation time does not include the 30 minutes needed for the dough to chill. Although this recipe can be considered 'Native American' I marked it as 'Southwest' as part of the USA -- After all, we're all Americans!
Provided by Sydney Mike
Categories Pie
Time 1h20m
Yield 30 squares, 15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- FOR THE FILLING: In a saucepan, put apricots in cold water & simmer gently until fruit is soft, about 30 minutes, then drain.
- In a food processor or blender, puree the apricots, then return the puree to the saucepan, add the brown sugar & cook until puree is very thick, about 8-10 minutes.
- Remove puree from heat, then add raisins & nuts, & set aside to cool.
- FOR THE DOUGH: While the puree is cooling, in a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder & salt, then cut in the butter & shortening until pea-size pieces form.
- Add just enough ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, to make the flour stick together, then shape into a flattened ball, wrap in plastic & refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- When the dough is ready, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F, then cut the flattened ball in half & roll one of the halves out on a GREASED baking sheet.
- Spread the fruit mixture on top, ALMOST to the edge.
- Roll out the second half of the dough large enough to cover the fruit mixture, then place it on top, before pressing the edges together all around to seal.
- In a small container, whisk together the 1/3 cup of sugar & 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, then sprinkle that on top of the prepared pastry. Finally, with the blunt edge of a table knife, mark the pastry into small squares & prick each square with a fork ~ There should be about 30 small squares marked off.
- Bake about 20 minutes, or until pastry is lightly browned, then cool & cut into the marked squares.
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Niki Caudill
[email protected]I can't wait to try these pastelitos!
Rj Rakib
[email protected]These pastelitos are sure to be a hit at your next party.
Tiana Santos
[email protected]I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves fruit pies.
Perfect Bwanthii
[email protected]These pastelitos are a delicious and easy-to-make treat.
Mohsin Chuhan
[email protected]I'm definitely going to be making these pastelitos again.
Shelby Nall
[email protected]These pastelitos are perfect for a party or potluck.
Malebati Matimu
[email protected]I love that these pastelitos can be made ahead of time.
bridget ssanyu
[email protected]These pastelitos are a great way to use up leftover fruit.
Shanequa Williams
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my pastelitos didn't turn out at all. The dough was too sticky and the filling was too watery.
christine wendy nyongo
[email protected]These pastelitos were easy to make, but they didn't turn out as well as I had hoped. The crust was too thick and the filling was too runny.
Diana Gatwiri
[email protected]The crust on these pastelitos was a little dry, but the filling was delicious.
Rajdev Rishi
[email protected]These pastelitos were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.
Damian Lopez
[email protected]I love the unique flavor of these pastelitos. The combination of sweet and savory is perfect.
TinkyWinky
[email protected]These are the best pastelitos I've ever had! The crust is so flaky and the filling is so flavorful.
Manoj Chy
[email protected]I've made these pastelitos several times now, and they always turn out great. They're so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Abdo Hss
[email protected]These pastelitos were a hit at my last party! Everyone loved the combination of sweet and savory, and the flaky crust was perfect.