Ravioli Dolci
🕒 Cook Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 3 hours
🕒 Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
🥘 Description:
Inspired by the cherished recipe of my Calabrese grandmother, Rose, these Ravioli Dolci hold a special place in our family’s heart. Traditionally deep-fried, we’ve adapted the method to baking, offering versatility for every kitchen. Whether crispy or baked, these delectable treats are sure to delight!
🍪 Recipe Category: Dessert
🔎 Keywords: Cookie & Brownie, Weeknight, For Large Groups, Oven, < 4 Hours
🛒 Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | All-purpose flour |
| 1 cup | Cake flour |
| 4 cups | White sugar |
| 1/4 cup | Baking powder |
| 2 | Lemons, zest of |
| 3/4 cup | Unsalted butter |
| 1 | Egg |
| 2 tbsp | Water |
| 1 cup | Seedless grapes |
| 1 | Granny Smith apple |
| 1 | Bosc pear |
| 1/2 cup | Apple |
| 1/2 cup | Water |
| 1/2 cup | Orange zest |
| 1/2 cup | Chestnuts |
| 1/2 cup | Golden raisin |
| 2 tbsp | Pine nuts |
| 1/2 cup | Brandy |
| 2 tbsp | Unsalted butter (for brushing) |
| Confectioners sugar (for dusting) |
📝 Recipe Instructions:
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Making the Filling:
- In a saucepan, combine grapes, pear, apples, zests, and squash.
- Bring to a boil and cover slightly.
- Cook until fruit is breaking down and very soft, adding more water if necessary.
- Press the fruit through a foley with a coarse blade.
- Place back into the pot and cook for another 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- It’s ready when it coats a wooden spoon.
- Allow to cool. This process takes time, so patience is key.
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Preparing the Pastry:
- Combine all dry ingredients and zest in a mixing bowl.
- Add chilled and cubed butter.
- Sprinkle with beaten egg and water combined.
- Combine until you have a pastry dough just forming into a ball. You can also use a food processor for this step.
- Turn onto a floured board and gather into a loose ball.
- Wrap in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator.
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Assembly:
- Roll out the dough on a floured board to about 1/8 inch thick, or even thinner if preferred.
- Using a round 3-inch cutter, cut out rounds of dough.
- Fill each round with a teaspoon of the prepared filling.
- Brush a little beaten egg around the inner edges and fold over.
- Crimp and seal with a fork.
- Re-roll any dough scraps and continue until all are used.
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Baking:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Place the assembled ravioli on greased cookie sheets.
- Bake for 18 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, dust with confectioners’ sugar for a delightful finish.
These Ravioli Dolci are a labor of love, paying homage to tradition while offering a delightful twist. Whether served as a sweet treat for a gathering or enjoyed as a comforting indulgence, they’re sure to become a cherished favorite in your family too!
