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Ingredients:
For the Filling:
- 2 cups cooked and mashed yams or sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter or vegan butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Crust:
- 2 packages GF Easy Mini Pizza Dough Rounds
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Dusting:
- Turbinado or course sugar (optional)
For serving:
- Mini marshmallows, torched or slightly burnt under the broiler
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Filling:
- In a medium saucepan, combine the mashed yams or sweet potatoes, brown sugar, butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring continuously until the mixture is well combined and heated through, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let the filling cool to room temperature.
2. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment
paper.
3. Dough:
- Set your pizza dough rounds on a parchment lined baking sheet.
4. Fill and Seal:
- Place a spoonful of the cooled candied yam filling onto one-half of each dough circle, leaving a border around the edge.
- Fold the other half of the dough over the filling, creating a half-moon shape.
- Press the edges together to seal and use a fork to crimp the edges for a decorative touch.
- Create a few slits in the top with a sharp knife in order to vent the sweet potato.
5. Egg Wash:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg water, and vanilla to create an egg wash. Brush the tops of the hand pies with this mixture for a golden-brown finish.
- If desired, dust the top with the turbinado or course sugar for a nice sweet crunch.
6. Bake:
- Place the hand pies on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheate oven for 15-20 minutes or until they are golden brown and crisp.
7. Cool:
- Allow the hand pies to cool on a wire rack.
8. Serve:
- Serve these candied yam holiday hand pies with some torched marshmallows on the side!