Sicilian Fruit Filled Pastry Recipe

Name: Sicilian Fruit Filled Pastry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 cups flour, all-purpose; 3 cups powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup vegetable shortening; 2 each egg yolks; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 x water as needed; 2 pounds figs dry; 1/4 cup brandy; 1 cup applesauce; 1 1/2 teaspoons orange zest finely chopped; 3/4 cup raisins, seedless chopped; 6 ounces chocolate bits; 1 teaspoon allspice; 3/4 cup candied citron chopped; 1/2 cup almonds chopped, toasted; 1/4 cup molasses; 1/2 cup walnuts chopped; 1/4 cup dates chopped; 1 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1/2 container powdered sugar; 1 each egg whites; 1 x lemon juice of 1/2; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

8 cups flour, all-purpose
3 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup vegetable shortening
2 each egg yolks
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 x water as needed
2 pounds figs dry
1/4 cup brandy
1 cup applesauce
1 1/2 teaspoons orange zest finely chopped
3/4 cup raisins, seedless chopped
6 ounces chocolate bits
1 teaspoon allspice
3/4 cup candied citron chopped
1/2 cup almonds chopped, toasted
1/4 cup molasses
1/2 cup walnuts chopped
1/4 cup dates chopped
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 container powdered sugar
1 each egg whites
1 x lemon juice of 1/2
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Prepare Dough: Combine flour, confectioners sugar, baking powder, and salt.
2
Cut in shortening; add yolks and vanilla.
3
Blend and knead.
4
If a little dry, add cold water a tablespoon at a time to form a pliable dough.
5
Cut into four parts, knead each well, cover and let rest 1 hour.
6
Prepare Filling: Immerse dry figs in hot water for about 5 minutes, drain, remove stem and chop.
7
Mix with all other filling ingredients and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours.
8
Prepare Icing: Blend all ingredients together to form a soft icing.
9
Finish: Roll out dough to a rectangular sheet to 1/8 1/4 inch thickness.
10
Cut into strips 4 inches wide.
11
Place filling along edge of strip to about 1 1/2 to 2 inches to the edge.
12
Roll dough over to form a tube.
13
Press edges together.
14
Cut diagonally into 2 to 3 inch pieces, cut a slit on top.
15
Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
16
Do not crowd.
17
Bake in preheated oven 350F (180C) F for 15 to 20 minutes, until golden in color.
18
Spread icing on warm cookies; return cookies to oven for a few minutes to set and dry icing.

1880

kcal

Calories

Fat

334

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 27 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 cups flour, all-purpose, 3 cups powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Sicilian Fruit Filled Pastry falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Sicilian Fruit Filled Pastry

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