Easy dessert “Pork” Pies ( Traditional Cape Breton, Nova Scotia) 🇨🇦

pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner and reduces fat content.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and provides good fats.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: mashed cauliflower

Sweet potatoes add more nutrients and flavor.

pie crust

🥗Healthier: whole wheat crust

💰Cheaper: store-bought crust

Whole wheat crust adds fiber and nutrients.

In a large bowl, cream butter with icing sugar until fluffy; beat in egg yolk and vanilla.

Stir together flour, cornstarch, and salt; gradually stir into creamed mixture, gently kneading until smooth.

Working in batches, gently form dough into 3/4 inch (2 cm) balls, place in tart cups and press evenly over bottom and sides to form shell.

Bake in a 325°F oven for about 18 minutes or until lightly crisp and pale golden. Let cool in pan on rack; loosen shells with a knife.

In a small saucepan, bring dates, brown sugar, boiling water, and salt to boil over medium heat; reduce heat and simmer, stirring often, for 4 minutes or until thickened and smooth. Let cool, then stir in vanilla.

Spoon filling into shells.

Blend together icing sugar, maple syrup, and softened butter until smooth; dollop onto each tart.

Cooking Techniques

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