What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Butter, 5.5 oz$0.40/oz typical | 5.5 oz | $2.20Typical price |
 | Apples, 1 lb$1.79/lb typical | 1 lb | $1.79Typical price |
 | Eggs, 1$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes, a little$0.60 each typical | a little | $0.05Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.48 | ||
Swaps
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Sugar and brown sugarFlourCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
- 75 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianBudgetDessertsFall
Typical price
$1.37 per serving$5.48 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 oz unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp shortening
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1 lb apples
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp lemon juice
- topping sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp water
Steps
- Mix flour, sugar, and salt, cut in 4 ounces butter and shortening, stir in cold water, and chill the dough for 20 minutes.
- Cook apples, brown sugar, 3 tablespoons butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and lemon juice in a skillet over medium heat for 8 minutes, then cool for 10 minutes.
- Heat the oven to 400 F and grease a baking sheet with cooking oil.
- Roll the dough, cut 8 rounds, fill them with apples, fold them closed, and press the edges firmly.
- Brush the pastries with beaten egg, sprinkle with topping sugar, and cut small vents in each one.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until golden.
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