How to make it

  • whisk applesauce ,oil ,1/2 t salt ,1 egg, and 1/2 c warm water.
  • In another bowl, mix flour and applesauce. mix together.
  • turn onto floured surface and knead until smooth, 1-2 min.
  • cover with plastic wrap & rest about 30 min.
  • FILLING
  • cook bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towlels, saving about 2 T fat.
  • Add mushrooms and salt. saaute until browned, 4 min.
  • add onion, cook til soft-4 min more.
  • Stir in sauerkraut, thyme, paprika, 1 c applesauce & 1/2 c water.
  • Simmer covered, about 5 min.
  • Uncover, simmer till thickened, about 4 min. Chop bacon, add to filling with remaining 1/2 c applesauce, and salt to taste.
  • BEAT REMAINING EGG & 1 t WATER.
  • ROLLOUT DOUGH TO LESS THAN 1/8 IN THICK. CUT INTO ROUNDS WITH DRINKING GLASS . TOP EACH ROUND WITH ABOUT 1 T FILLING, BRUSH EDGES WITH EGG AND FOLD IN HALF. CRIMP WITH A FORK TO SEAL.
  • BOIL PIEROGIES IN BATCHES IN LARGE POT OF BOILING WATER. ABOUT 5 MIN.
  • TRANSFER TO SKILLET AND SIMMER IN 4 T BUTTER UNTIL BROWNED.
  • SERVE WITH SOUR CREAM AND/OR APPLESAUCE

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  • 22566 13 years ago
    A Smooshed Apple can be a good thing...and you placed it in a wonderful sounding recipe.
    Thank-You
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    Joyce
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  • crabhappychick 13 years ago
    Gourmet pierogies....only a yinzer would appreciate a recipe like this one....and I do!
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