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Apple Turnovers

Delightful pastries filled with sweet and tart Granny Smith apples, encased in flaky puff pastry, perfect for dessert or a sweet snack.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 8 turnovers
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

Apple Filling

  • 6 cups 4 Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced into 1.25 cm cubes Granny Smith apples are preferred for their tartness.
  • 2 tsp cornflour/cornstarch This helps to thicken the sauce.
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt

Pastry

  • 2 sheets puff pastry 25 cm/10 inches, butter best
  • 1 large egg Whisked, for egg wash

Cream Filling (optional)

  • 2 batches Stabilised whipped cream OR stiff whipped cream
  • 1 batch Whipped cream for dunking for easy option

Optional Garnish

  • Icing sugar/powdered sugar for dusting, optional

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Put apples in a large saucepan. Toss with cornflour.
  • Add cinnamon, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Cook on medium to medium-high heat, stirring regularly, for 5 minutes until the apples are softened but not mushy, forming a bit of caramel.
  • Spread the filling on a large plate and let it fully cool.
  • Line a large cutting board or upside down tray with baking/parchment paper.

Assembly

  • Working one puff pastry sheet at a time while barely thawed, cut into 4 squares (12.5 cm/5 inches).
  • Brush two sides with egg and then pile filling on the egg-brushed side, avoiding sauce to prevent leakage.
  • Fold over the pastry, sealing it with a fork dipped in flour to prevent sticking. Transfer to the paper-lined cutting board.
  • Refrigerate for 20 minutes to chill.

Baking

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F (180°C fan).
  • Slide the paper with the turnovers onto a large baking tray. Brush turnovers with egg and stab them 3 times.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.

Serving

  • Enjoy warm, dusted with icing sugar and with whipped cream for dunking.
  • For cream filled option, let turnovers cool completely, split the seam side open with a knife, pipe in the cream, and enjoy!

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or in the fridge for up to a week. Can freeze before baking by wrapping in plastic wrap and placing in a freezer bag. Avoid overfilling turnovers, and ensure filling is completely cooled before adding.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g
Keyword Apple Turnovers, Dessert, Granny Smith Apples, Puff Pastry, Sweet Treat
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