WINNIE'S MINI RHUBARB & STRAWBERRY PIES

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Every spring, we had strawberries and rhubarb on our farm outside Seattle. These fruity hand pies remind me of those times and of Grandma Winnie's baking. -Shawn Carleton, San Diego, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 18 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
4 cups sliced fresh strawberries
2 cups sliced fresh rhubarb
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 drops red food coloring, optional
Pastry for double-crust pie
Sweetened whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • Place tapioca in a small food processor or spice grinder; process until finely ground., In a large saucepan, combine strawberries, rhubarb, sugar, orange zest, vanilla, salt, cinnamon, tapioca and, if desired, food coloring; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until strawberries are tender, stirring occasionally, 15-20 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl; cover and refrigerate overnight., Preheat oven to 425°. On a lightly floured surface, roll half of dough to an 18-in. circle. Cut 12 circles with a 4-in. biscuit cutter, rerolling scraps as necessary; press crust onto bottom and up sides of ungreased muffin cups. Repeat with remaining dough, cutting 6 more circles. Spoon strawberry mixture into muffin cups., Bake until filling is bubbly and crust golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Cool in pan 5 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool. If desired, serve with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 171mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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