Fruit-Filled Pastries Recipe

Fruit-Filled Pastries Recipe

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Ingredients:

For the Pastry:

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • ¼ cup ice water

For the Filling:

  • 4 cups mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions:

Make the Pastry:

  1. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
  2. Cut in Butter: Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry blender or a fork, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Add Water: Gradually add the ice water, tossing the mixture with a fork until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overwork the dough.
  4. Form Dough: Divide the dough into two discs, wrap each in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Prepare the Filling:

  1. Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the berries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Toss gently to coat the berries.

Assemble and Bake:

  1. Roll Out Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc of dough to a thickness of about ¼ inch.
  2. Cut Shapes: Using a pastry cutter or a knife, cut out desired shapes from the dough.
  3. Add Filling: Place a spoonful of the berry filling in the center of each pastry shape.
  4. Top with Dough: Roll out the second disc of dough and cut out shapes to top the pastries. Seal the edges with a fork or your fingers.
  5. Brush with Egg Wash: Brush the tops of the pastries with a beaten egg for a golden brown finish.
  6. Bake: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
  7. Cool and Serve: Let the pastries cool on a wire rack before serving. Dust with powdered sugar, if desired.

Tips:

  • For a flaky crust, make sure the butter is very cold when cutting it into the flour.
  • To prevent the filling from seeping out, chill the filled pastries before baking.
  • Experiment with different fillings, such as apple pie filling, peach pie filling, or cherry pie filling.
  • For a more elegant presentation, use a pastry bag to pipe the filling onto the pastries.

Enjoy these delicious fruit-filled pastries with a cup of tea or coffee.

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