What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Country Casual Cravings: Jam Pockets! Here’s a versatile quick recipe that makes a wonderful dessert, breakfast pastry, or afternoon snack. Prepared pie crusts or pizza dough from the dairy case in the supermarket can be used. Plus, any flavor of fruit jam will complement the smooth creamy filing inside. Although I didn’t add them here, I think sliced almonds would make a nice addition as well. The buttery crust serves as a nice “pocket” for the burst of fruity sweetness inside. Try as I might, it’s a challenge to stop at just one. Perhaps I won’t.
JAM POCKETS
Ingredients:
1 refrigerated pie crust, softened as directed on package
4 ounces Neufchâtel cheese, softened
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup four-fruit jam
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup sugar
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 400°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside. On a lightly floured surface, roll out refrigerated pie crust to 1/4-inch. Cut into twelve 3-inch rounds. Set aside. In a bowl, combine Neufchâtel cheese, almond extract, and powdered sugar. Stir until smooth. Drop a teaspoon of cheese mixture into the center of each round. Top with a dollop of fruit jam. Brush the inside edges with beaten egg; fold in half. Crimp edges with a fork to seal. Brush top and bottom with more egg wash; dust both sides with sugar. Pierce the top of each pocket. Transfer to prepared baking sheet. Repeat steps for remaining jam pockets. Bake 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from baking sheet. Cool slightly. Serve the reserve creamed cheese mixture as a dipping sauce.
These aren’t going to help my post-Christmas bulges.
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At least they are small. 😜🍃🍓🥟
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These look very delicious. I was looking at a recipe the other day and wondering whether it would work as an indulgent breakfast:
https://www.waitrose.com/home/recipes/recipe_directory/b/blueberry-cheesecakeslices.html
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Ooh. Blueberries are sooo yummy. Now I’m drooling. 🍃🫐🥟
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That one is perfect for me, Gail!
Joanna
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So happy to oblige. 🍃🍓🥟
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Is this what happens when Pie and Danish have a baby?
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Yes, that’s why the fruit is in its jammies. 😜🤣
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Ha ha!! Continue to have a happy day! 😆
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Dorothy’s full of herself this morning. This recipe reminds me of the “Baker’s Daughter’s Treats” my mother used to make with bits of leftover pie dough–sometimes filled with jam, sometimes a mini cinnamon roll. Also reminds me of Hamentaschen, which I adore–though not sure I spelled it correctly. On my “must try” list.
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That’s right! My mom would use pie crust scraps, bake and sprinkle them with cinnamon sugar. We gobbled them up! 😍🥟🍂
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This is dangerous stuff! Not sure I can stop at one… 🙂
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No worries. When they disappear, make more. 😜🍃🍓🥟🤣
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😀 Great solution! 🙂
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Yum, yum yum!!!
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Breakfast or Dessert. Yum. 🍃🍓🥟
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I used to routinely make “homemade pop tarts” when I lived with parents and had a well designed kitchen to work in!
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I love pop-tarts, especially brown sugar cinnamon. Don’t judge me. 🍂😜
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I eat like a 5yr old… I’m not judging anyone!!
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I saw these empanada like treats and thought savory, and then I realized this post was sweet as honey . . . or in this case, jam. God, these look amazing.
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If you can imagine tasting it, you’re halfway there. 🍃🍓🥟
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Then I am halfway there!
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Just curious. What flavor of jam would you use?
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I would go with pineapple/orange
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Ummm. Oh, yeah. I think I’m having withdrawal from Kauai. 🍃🍊🍍
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It’s my favorite jam/jelly/whatever
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Do you make it yourself?
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I have, but I have a place near me that is heaven sent.
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You’re lucky. Hold on to that source. 😋😍
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For dear life.
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Although a blueberry jam pocket with some brie . . . they might be quite alright too.
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I used to make a pineapple-orange mai tai that was out of this world! 🍃🌎🍹
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That sounds so dang perfect.
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Yeah, but the canned juice drink is only available in Hawaii. And it’s made with real sugar…..not that poisonous high fructose corn syrup.
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I remember the fresh pineapple juice in Hawaii. Spoiled me forever.
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The Curse of The Traveler. Ironic, isn’t it?! 🤔
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So very.
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This brings back memories – my hubby loved KFC chicken with the works (I quit making fried chicken for him). I would eat his coleslaw as he didn’t care for it 🙂
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Oops – should have posted this on KFC!!!
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No worries. 🤣🤣🤣
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I know what you mean about the chicken. We liked it until we felt guilty liking it. Does that make sense?🤔
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Jammin’ Good! 🍃🍓🥟
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Thats so artistic too. I am sure one also can put it on the walls. :-)) Lol Thanks, Gail! xx Michael
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You’re killing me, Michael. 🤣
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Gail at the moment I couldn’t think of anything more delicious than these little pies. You are creating fabulous dishes.
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Awww. They really are delightful. Reminds me of a pastry item found in the bakery showcase. Really worth the little bit of effort involved. 🍃🍓🥟
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Thanks for the invite. 🍃🍓
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