Apple Pierogi
These apple pierogi are a delightful fusion of sweet and savory, offering a delicious twist on the classic dumpling. Filled with cinnamon-spiced apples and encased in tender dough, they make for a perfect dinner for kids and adults alike.
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Ingredients
- 1 batch pierogi dough
- 4 apples ~900g
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon or more to taste
- 1 teaspoon sugar or more to taste
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice optional
- salt for boiling
Instructions
- Prepare pierogi dough of choice and let rest for 30 minutes.
- Peel, core, and dice apples into small pieces.
- Cook diced apples in a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring often.
- Season apples with cinnamon, sugar, and a dash of lemon juice if needed. Adjust to taste.
- Divide dough into 2-3 parts. Roll one part thin on a floured surface, but not so thin that it tears. Wrap remaining dough to prevent drying.
- Cut palm-sized circles in the rolled dough. Reuse the leftover dough by forming a ball and rolling again.
- Place a spoonful of apple filling on each dough circle, fold over, and seal edges, removing as much air as possible. Moisten edges for a better seal. Place formed pierogi on a floured sheet, covered with a damp kitchen towel. Use flour to prevent sticking if they touch. Repeat until all dough or filling is used.
- Boil a large pot of salted water (1 tsp salt per quart).
- Add pierogi to boiling water, stirring to prevent sticking. Simmer gently for 3-4 minutes after they float to the surface.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and serve.
Servings: 3