Low Sodium Jam-Filled Pastry

Indulge your sweet tooth guilt-free with these delightful Low Sodium Jam-Filled Pastries, a healthier twist on a classic treat. Made with a buttery, flaky homemade pastry dough and a luscious filling of low-sugar fruit jam, these hand pies are the perfect balance of flavor and simplicity. The dough, crafted from all-purpose flour and unsalted butter, gets its delicate texture from careful mixing and chilling, while an egg wash adds a golden, bakery-style finish. Lightly sprinkled with sugar, these pastries bake to perfection in just under 25 minutes. With a recipe naturally low in sodium and customizable with your favorite jams like strawberry, apricot, or raspberry, these pastries make a wonderful snack or dessert that you can feel good about. Perfect for brunches, tea parties, or a comforting treat at home, they're a must-try for anyone looking for a low-sodium baking option without compromising on taste.

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Unsalted butter, chilled and diced
• 6 tablespoons Ice water
• 1 cup Low sugar fruit jam (e.g., strawberry, apricot, or raspberry)
• 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 1 large Egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the flour and diced unsalted butter.

Step 2

Using a pastry cutter or fork, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 3

Gradually add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing gently after each addition, until the dough begins to clump together.

Step 4

Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gather into a ball. Flatten it into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Step 5

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 6

Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8 inch thickness.

Step 7

Using a 4-inch round cutter or a small bowl, cut out circles of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 8

Place about a teaspoon of low sugar fruit jam in the center of each dough circle.

Step 9

Fold the circles in half over the jam to create half-moons, and press the edges with a fork to seal.

Step 10

Brush the tops of the pastries with the beaten egg and sprinkle lightly with granulated sugar.

Step 11

Bake for 22 to 25 minutes or until the pastries are golden brown.

Step 12

Allow the pastries to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(879.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3098.0

Total Fat 199.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 123.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 702.7mg	0%
Sodium 167.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 292.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.5g	0%
Total Sugars 85.4g
Protein 33.1g	0%

Vitamin D 157.7IU	0%
Calcium 134.4mg	0%
Iron 13.4mg	0%
Potassium 614.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.9%

Protein: 4.3%

Carbs: 37.8%