Bourbon Apricot and Sweet Potato Hand Pies Recipe

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Bourbon Apricot and Sweet Potato Hand Pies

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Ingredients:

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1 cup dried apricots, chopped
1/4 cup bourbon
2 medium (or 1 large and 1 medium) sweet potatoes (about 1 lb)
1/2 cup sugar, plus more for sprinkling on top of the pies
2 tbsp unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 to 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
1/2 tsp kosher salt
hand pie dough (see recipe)
2 tbsp heavy cream
1 large egg, lightly beaten

Directions:

Place the apricots in a small bowl and pour the bourbon over them. Soak for about 1 hour, until the fruit is soft and most of the liquid is absorbed. 2. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Lightly grease two rimmed baking sheets. 3. Wrap the sweet potatoes in aluminum foil and bake until soft, 45 to 55 minutes. Remove from the oven and discard the foil. When cool enough to handle, remove and discard the skins. 4. Reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees. Place potato flesh in a bowl. Add the soaked apricots and bourbon, the sugar, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom and salt. Mash with a potato masher (or wooden spoon) to form a filling that has the consistency of mashed potatoes. 5. Lightly flour a work surface. Roll each disk of the hand-pie dough to about 1/4-inch thick. Cut eight 4- to 5-inch circles with a large cookie cutter or small knife. Place about 2 tablespoons of sweet-potato filling on the right side of each circle, leaving a 1/2-inch border. 6. Combine the cream and egg in a small bowl and stir to mix. Brush the borders of the circles with the egg wash and fold the left side of the dough over the filling so the edges meet and enclose the filling. Crimp the edges with a fork to seal. Cut small vents in the top of each pie with a paring knife. 7. Arrange the pies on prepared baking sheets. Brush the tops with remaining egg wash and sprinkle with sugar. Bake 10 to 12 minutes, rotating the sheets halfway through until golden brown. Remove from the oven. Cool slightly and serve warm or cool completely, if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	172.66 Kcal (723 kJ)
Calories from fat	45.99 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.11g	8%
Cholesterol	36.02mg	12%
Sodium	177.24mg	7%
Potassium	395.03mg	8%
Total Carbs	29.53g	10%
Sugars	18.27g	73%
Dietary Fiber	2.99g	12%
Protein	2.57g	5%
Vitamin C	1.4mg	2%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	20%
Iron	1.2mg	7%
Calcium	35.2mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	169.08 Kcal (708 kJ)
Calories from fat	45.04 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5g	8%
Cholesterol	35.27mg	12%
Sodium	173.57mg	7%
Potassium	386.85mg	8%
Total Carbs	28.92g	10%
Sugars	17.89g	73%
Dietary Fiber	2.93g	12%
Protein	2.52g	5%
Vitamin C	1.3mg	2%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	20%
Iron	1.2mg	7%
Calcium	34.4mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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