Apricot and Walnut Varenikis

Name: Apricot and Walnut Varenikis
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 Tbsps apricot brandy (optional); 118 milliliters fresh bread crumbs; 0 teaspoons cinnamon; 170 grams dried apricots (1 cup; preferably California); 6 servings Pierogi and vareniki dough; 59 milliliters sugar; 118 milliliters stick unsalted butter; 57 grams 1/2 cup walnuts , finely chopped; 59 milliliters water

Apricot and Walnut Varenikis might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe makes 6 servings with 402 calories, 5g of protein, and 23g of fat each. This recipe covers 9% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of apricot brandy, water, cinnamon, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 2 hours.

Instructions

Bring water and 1/4 cup sugar to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved.

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Sugar

Water

Remove from heat and stir in brandy. Finely chop apricots in a food processor, then add sugar syrup and pulse until just combined (do not purée).

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Simple Syrup

Apricot

Brandy

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Food Processor

Transfer to a bowl and stir in 1/4 cup walnuts. Cool.

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Walnuts

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Bowl

Halve dough and roll out 1 piece on a lightly floured surface into a 15-inch round, keeping remaining dough wrapped. Trim dough to a 13-inch square.

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Dough

Roll

Cut lengthwise into 4 strips, then crosswise into fourths to form 16 (3 1/4-inch) squares.

Put 1 slightly rounded teaspoon filling in center of each square. Working with 1 square at a time, moisten edges with water and fold in half diagonally to form a triangle, pressing edges firmly together to seal. overlap bottom points of triangle and press to seal (dumpling will look like a pointed hat).

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Water

Transfer vareniki to a flour-dusted kitchen towel. Repeat with remaining squares, then make more dumplings with remaining dough and filling.

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Dough

All Purpose Flour

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Kitchen Towels

Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over moderate heat, then cook bread crumbs and remaining 1/4 cup walnuts, stirring frequently, until golden, 2 to 3 minutes.

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Breadcrumbs