APRICOT HAND PIES

Directions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375 °F

Step 2: Place apricots into a medium saucepan and add water to cover

Step 3: Cover pan and cook over low heat for 15 minutes or until tender

Step 4: Drain water the water and mash the apricots. Add sugar to the mashed apricots and set aside

Step 5: Roll out prepared pie shell and cut into circles using a cup

Step 6: Spoon about 1 teaspoon of apricot filling into half of each circle

Step 7: Moisten edges with water and fold the circles in half, pressing the edges together with a fork. Repeat with the remaining pastry

Step 8: Place hand pies on cookie sheet in the oven for about 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown