Apple Turnovers Recipe
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Apple Turnovers Recipe
Description
This recipe begins by cooking diced Granny Smith apples in butter with brown sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until softened. Cornstarch is then incorporated to thicken the juices into a syrupy filling which is chilled before assembly. Thawed puff pastry sheets are rolled and cut into squares. The filling is spooned onto each square, which is then folded over into a triangle and edges crimped to seal.
The turnovers are baked at 400°F on parchment-lined sheets until puffed and golden. After cooling slightly, they can be decorated with a glaze made from powdered sugar and water drizzled over the top. This glaze adds a sweet finishing touch, while a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar on the exterior before baking gives optional extra flavor.
Apple Turnovers offer a flaky pastry texture contrasting with a sweet, lightly spiced apple center. They can be enjoyed fresh from the oven or cooled, making them a versatile treat for breakfast, snack, or dessert.
Allowing the turnovers to cool somewhat before glazing ensures the icing stays in place rather than melting off.
Ingredients
For the Turnovers:
- 1 tablespoon butter unsalted
- 2 cups apple about 4 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- ¼ cup light brown sugar 55g, packed
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 heets puff pastry thawed (one 17.3oz/490g package, frozen
- egg 1 large egg + 1 teaspoon water, beaten, wash
For the Glaze: (optional)
- ¾ cup powdered sugar (180g)
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
For the Turnovers:
- Preheat the oven to 400F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the apples, and cook for a few minutes while stirring frequently. Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt, and stir to coat apple pieces. Cook for about 5 minutes or until the apples are softened and become syrupy. Reduce the heat to low.
- Sprinkle in the cornstarch and stir until the juices boil and thicken, about 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl. Let cool for 15 minutes then refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.
- When the apples are chilled, roll each thawed puff pastry sheet out on a lightly floured surface into a 12-inch square. Cut each sheet into 4 equal squares.
- Place a square of puff pastry on the baking sheet and brush the edges of each square with the egg wash. Place a few tablespoons of filling in each square. Fold one point of the puff pastry over the filling to the opposite point, creating a triangle. Crimp and seal in the filling by pressing the lines of a fork along both straight edges. Brush the top with more egg wash and cut a few small slits in the top. Sprinkle with sugar, if desired.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until the pastry is golden and puffed. Let cool for at least 15 minutes.
For the Glaze:
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the powdered sugar and water and whisk until smooth. You can add a bit more water if the consistency needs to be thinned out. Drizzle over the warm turnovers and enjoy!
Notes
- Cool apple turnovers before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting off.
- Use a piping bag or zip-top bag with a cut corner for neat glaze application.
- After egg wash, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar for additional flavor and texture.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 446 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 446kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 169mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 90mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 95IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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