Spiced Pear Hand Pies

Name: Spiced Pear Hand Pies
Prep time: 1 h 45 min
Cook time: 1 h 45 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 3 Tbsps light agave nectar; 4 larges ripe Anjou USA Pears, peeled, cored, and diced into 1/2 squares; 1 Tbsp butter; 1 egg, beaten; 1 teaspoons fresh grated ginger; 2 teaspoons ground cardamom; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons ground cloves; 1 package pie crusts (2 per package), thawed in the refrigerator; 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds removed

Spiced Pear Hand Pies might be just the dessert you are searching for. Watching your figure? This vegetarian recipe has 235 calories, 3g of protein, and 11g of fat per serving. This recipe covers 5% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 12. Head to the store and pick up agave nectar, ground cardamom, vanilla bean, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Instructions

In a medium saute pan, heat the butter until melted.

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Butter

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Frying Pan

Add the diced pears to the butter and cook until they begin to release some liquid, about 5-6 minutes.

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Butter

Pear

Add the vanilla bean (and the seeds), agave nectar, dried spices and grated ginger. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook until mixture begins to thicken and the fruit is tender, about 20 minutes.

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Agave

Vanilla Bean

Ginger

Spices

Fruit

Seeds

Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

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Oven

Working on a floured surface, roll out the pie crusts so that they are about 1/3-inch thick. Using a 3-inch round cutter (I used a large mason jar lid), cut out rounds of the dough.

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Pie Crust

Dough

Roll

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Canning Jar

Add a heaping spoonful of mixture to each round and fold over. Using a fork, crimp the edges to seal and place on parchment lined baking sheet. Once done, place the pies in the fridge for 20 minutes.

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Baking Sheet

Before baking, vent each pie on the top with two small slits.

Brush each with a bit of egg wash.

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Egg

Bake for 20-22 minutes (depending on your oven) or until bubbling and golden brown - it's okay if you get some oozing out of the top and sides. They're supposed to be rustic. Allow to cool slightly before eating - the filling is HOT!

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