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HALF MOON PIES
Photo: Priscilla Du Preez

HALF MOON PIES

5 ingredients 5 steps historical_ia
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Ingredients

  • cream pastry
  • dried or fresh fruit
  • preserves or jam
  • butter or fat
  • sugar

Directions

1

Roll out the cream pastry and cut it into rounds using a saucer.

2

Fill each round with well-seasoned dried or fresh fruit, preserves, or jam.

3

Fold the rounds in half and press the edges with a fork to seal.

4

Fry in butter or fat, or bake in a 350°F (175°C) oven.

5

Brush with butter and sprinkle with sugar while warm.

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