Pear Pocket Pies
- 12 ounces refrigerated pie crusts
- 3 small ripe bartlett pears, peeled, cored and diced
- 13 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 12 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 dash nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Preheat oven to 400.
- Place pie crusts on a cutting board and roll each into a 12" circle.
- Cut 3 circles from each crust using a 5" bowl as a guide.
- Gather up remaining dough and roll out on a lightly floured board; cut into 2 more circles.
- In a medium bowl, combine pears with brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and nutmeg; toss well to combine.
- Place equal amounts of fruit onto half of each circle, leaving excess liquid in bowl.
- Brush edges of dough with water.
- Pick up each circle like a taco shell, with rounded sides up, and pinch edges together to enclose filling.
- Place on a lightly greased baking sheet and press with the tines of a fork to seal.
- Brush with milk and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
bartlett, brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, milk, sugar
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pear-pocket-pies-238264 (may not work)