How to Make Spiced Apricot Pastries - A Step-by-Step Guide

Spiced apricot pastries are a delightful treat that combines the sweet and tangy flavors of apricots with warm and aromatic spices. These pastries are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as an afternoon snack with a hot cup of tea or coffee. The combination of flaky pastry and spiced apricot filling makes for a delicious and satisfying treat that is sure to be a hit with everyone.

These pastries are not only delicious, but they are also incredibly easy to make. With just a few simple in...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) jar SMUCKER'S® Apricot Preserves (may also use Peach Preserves)
  • ½ cup finely chopped walnuts
  • ¾ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ teaspoon grated orange zest (orange part of the peel)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 cup butter or margarine (at room temperature)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon Powdered Sugar

Information

  • Servings: 60
  • Yield: 60 pastries

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Coat baking sheets with cooking spray.
  • Combine SMUCKER'S® preserves, nuts, pumpkin pie spice and orange zest; mix well. Set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, beat butter, cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until creamy. Add flour; mix until well blended.
  • Divide dough into thirds. On lightly floured surface, roll out each portion of dough to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut with 3-inch round cookie cutter.
  • Spoon a heaping teaspoon of apricot filling in center of each round. Combine egg and water; brush on edges of each round. Fold opposite sides to center, slightly overlapping edges; pinch to seal. Place on lightly greased baking sheets.
  • Bake for 10 to 14 minutes or until light golden brown. Transfer to wire racks to cool. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
  • Nutrition

    86 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 15mg
    • Sodium: 34mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 6mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 16mg