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Apple Puff Pastry Turnovers

A delightful pastry treat filled with spiced apple filling encased in flaky puff pastry.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 turnovers
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound puff pastry Thawed if frozen for easy handling.
  • 2 large Granny Smith apples Peeled, cored, and diced into small uniform pieces.
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter Adds richness to the apple filling.
  • 1/8 cup brown sugar For depth of flavor and sweetness.
  • 1/8 cup granulated sugar Balances the sweetness of the apples.
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch Helps thicken the filling.
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Infuses warmth and spice into the mixture.
  • 1 pinch salt Enhances all the flavors beautifully.
  • 1 large egg Used for an egg wash to achieve golden color.
  • 1 tablespoon milk Mixed with egg for the wash.
  • 2/3 cup powdered sugar To create a sweet glaze topping.
  • 1 tablespoon milk Added to powdered sugar for glaze consistency.

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and add in your diced apples. Cook them for about 5 minutes until they start to soften slightly but still hold their shape.
  2. Lower the heat and mix in brown sugar, granulated sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and salt with the softened apples. Cook this mixture for an additional 3-5 minutes until the apples are tender yet not mushy; then remove from heat and set aside to cool completely.
  3. On a lightly floured surface, roll each sheet of puff pastry into an 11-inch square using a rolling pin. Use a pizza cutter to slice each sheet into four equal squares; if at any point your dough gets too soft, refrigerate it for about 10 minutes.
  4. Take one square of pastry and place 1-2 tablespoons of your cooled apple filling in its center without letting any spill onto the edges. Brush egg wash on two adjacent sides before folding one corner over to create a triangle shape; press down firmly on edges to seal and crimp with a fork.
  5. Make sure to cut 2-3 small slits in the top of each turnover with a sharp knife for steam release during baking. Brush some more egg wash over each turnover and preheat your oven to 375°F before chilling them in your refrigerator for another 15 minutes.
  6. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and arrange your turnovers about one inch apart on them. Bake in your preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until they turn golden brown; finally, mix powdered sugar and milk together in a bowl and drizzle this glaze over warm pastries before serving!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15g

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