Apple and condensed milk ravioli

These are not pasta ravioli but more like apple filled cookies. I decided to name them like this cause they look like ravioli. The pastry for these is made with condensed milk. The recipe was for cookies but I modified it to make pastry. You can find the recipe at http://bakingblonde.wordpress.com/2009/02/15/magic-make-it-your-way-cookies/ and below is my modified version.

Apple and condensed milk ravioli

1 ¾ c plain flour, sieved

1 tsp baking powder

pinch of salt ¾ stick butter

1 egg

½ tsp vanilla

½ can condensed milk (200g)

2 tbls sugar

Combine dry ingredients in a small bowl. In another bowl beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the condensed milk, the egg , vanilla and beat to combine. Add the flour mixture and form a soft dough. If it gets too sticky add a little more flour. Divide in two and chill for 2 hours or overnight.

Filling ingredients

4 apples, peeled and chopped in small pieces

2 tsp ground cinnamon (maybe 1 tsp is enough)

2 tbl sugar

1/2 c water

Mix all ingredients in a small saucepan. Cook until apples are cooked and all liquid is evaporated . Leave to cool completely. (Best if it’s refrigerated)

On a floured surface roll the dough and cut circles. Re roll any scraps. Place circle on a baking tray. Place about 1 tsp filling on each circle and cover with a second circle . press sides to seal well.

Bake in a preheated oven at 160 degrees Celsius for about 15 minutes. Or until dough is golden on the bottom.

Remove from baking sheet and leave to cool. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve warm or cold.