APPLE HALF MOONS

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Short Cut - try using chunky applesauce in place of apples. Or go wild with fruit preserves!

Provided by Rosina

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

⅓ cup sour cream
1 egg yolk, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup white sugar
¾ cup butter
1 tablespoon butter
2 apple - peeled, cored, and chopped
¼ cup raisins
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon apple pie spice

Steps:

  • Stir together to blend, sour cream, egg yolk and vanilla extract. In a large bowl stir together flour and sugar. Cut in 3/4 cup butter or margarine until like coarse crumbs. Mix in sour cream mixture until well blended.
  • Divide dough in half and chill until easy to handle (3 hours or so).
  • To Make Filling: In small saucepan, melt the 1 tablespoon margarine. Add apples, raisins, brown sugar and spice and cook, stirring occasionally, until apples are fork tender. Remove excess liquid and cool.
  • Roll each piece of dough to about 1/8 inch thickness and cut with 2-1/2 inch round cookie cutter. Place rounds 1/2 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Place (skimpy) teaspoon of filling on each round and fold in half. Seal edges with fork.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10-12 minutes or until light brown. Remove and cool. Drizzle with lemon sugar icing made with 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon lemon juice (fresh), 1 tablespoon water. Mix until of drizzling consistency. If too thick, add a little more water, if too thin, a little more confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 calories, Carbohydrate 11.6 g, Cholesterol 26.5 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 46.9 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

Kendrick Olawale
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Nonhle Khuzwayo
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Yum!


Ahmad Ansari
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a hit. The apples are always tender and the cinnamon sugar topping is the perfect finishing touch. I highly recommend this recipe!


Sk sohan Sk sohan
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These apple half-moons are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family. I love that I can use any type of apples I have on hand.


Gula Paswan
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I made these apple half-moons for a party and they were a hit. Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe.


M Ali Gabol
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These apple half-moons are the perfect fall dessert. They're easy to make and they taste amazing.


Binuka vidun
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I'm not a big fan of apples, but I really enjoyed these apple half-moons. They were so easy to make and the cinnamon sugar topping was the perfect touch.


Kathleen Lloydd
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These apple half-moons are delicious! The apples are perfectly tender and the cinnamon sugar topping is the perfect balance of sweet and spicy.


SunShine
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a hit. The apples are always tender and the cinnamon sugar topping is the perfect finishing touch. I highly recommend this recipe!


Ehsan Mehmood
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These apple half-moons are the perfect dessert for any occasion. They're easy to make, delicious, and always a hit.


Kishia Burks
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I made these apple half-moons for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe.


Milan Rivers
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These apple half-moons are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family. I love that I can use any type of apples I have on hand.


NIZ WISE
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I've made this recipe for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The apples are always perfectly tender and the cinnamon sugar topping is the perfect balance of sweet and spicy.


TR Tanmoy
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These apple half-moons are the perfect fall treat. They're easy to make and they taste amazing.


Ariyan Ahomed
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I was looking for a simple and delicious apple dessert and this recipe fit the bill perfectly. The apple half-moons were a hit with my family and friends.


Mercy Pokuaa
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My kids loved these apple half-moons! They were so easy to make and they tasted delicious.


WiStill ALearn
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfect. The apples are always tender and the cinnamon sugar topping is the perfect finishing touch.


Efenadju florence
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These apple half-moons were a hit at my last party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.