Apple Pie Pierogi Recipes

MUSHROOM-APPLE PIEROGIES

Steps:

• Make the pierogi dough: Whisk the applesauce, vegetable oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 egg and 1/2 cup warm water in a bowl. Put the flour in another bowl and stir in the applesauce mixture. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes, dusting with flour as needed. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside, about 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the filling: Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Transfer to a paper towellined plate. Drain all but 2 tablespoons fat from the skillet. Add the mushrooms, season with salt and cook over high heat, stirring until browned, about 4 minutes. Add the onion and cook until soft, about 4 more minutes.
• Stir in the sauerkraut, thyme, paprika, 1 cup applesauce and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook until the mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes, then uncover and cook until thickened, about 4 minutes. Chop the bacon and add to the skillet with the remaining 1/4 cup applesauce and salt to taste.
• Make the pierogies: Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Beat the remaining egg in a bowl with 1 tablespoon water. Roll out half of the dough to less than 1/8 inch thick (keep the remaining dough covered with plastic wrap). Cut into rounds using a 3 1/2-inch cookie cutter or a drinking glass. Top each round with 1 tablespoon of the mushroom filling, brush the edges with the beaten egg and fold in half; crimp with a fork to seal. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
• Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Boil the pierogies in batches until tender, about 5 minutes, then transfer to the skillet using a slotted spoon and toss with the butter until browned. Serve with applesauce and sour cream.

PIEROGIES WITH RED CABBAGE & APPLE

Steps:

• In 10-inch skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil on medium until hot.
• Add onion & garlic; cook 5 minutes or until golden and softened, stirring frequently.
• Increase heat to medium-high; add cabbage, cider, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper & pinch of crushed red pepper flakes; cover and cook 5 minutes or until cabbage begins to wilt.
• Stir in apple; cover and cook 5 minutes or until cabbage is very tender.
• Meanwhile, in covered 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil with 1/2 cup water to simmering on medium.
• Add frozen pierogies; cover and cook 5 minutes.
• Uncover and cook 10 to 12 minutes longer or until pierogies are heated through and pale golden on both sides.
• Serve pierogies on cabbage mixture, sprinkled with freshly ground black pepper.
• Calories 305; Saturated Fat 1g; Cholesterol 5mg; Sodium 550mg(yikes!); Total Carbohydrate 52g; Dietary Fiber 4g; Protein 6g & Calcium --.