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Apple Turnovers

How to make a quick and easy, delightfully flaky, perfectly tart, sweet, and cinnamon-y apple turnovers.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Servings: 8 apple turnovers

Ingredients

  • 3 small granny smith apples (approx. 450g), peeled and diced
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup white granulated sugar
  • 2 sheets flaky puff pastry (store-bought)
  • 1 egg, beaten

Instructions

  • In a saucepan, mix diced apples, cornstarch, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and sugar. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, and stir as needed. Turn heat to low and simmer for another 5 minutes. Turn off heat and let the filling cool for 20 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 204 deg C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Bring out the thawed puff pastry sheets from the fridge. Dust work surface with a bit of flour and lay the puff pastry down. Cut the pastry sheet into 4 squares and add 2 tbsps of filling onto the centre of each.
  • Fold the puff pastry over to form into a triangle shape. Use a fork to crimp the sides. (Don't let the puff pastry get too warm or it will be tricky to work with).
  • Brush each turnover with beaten egg. That would make a lovely glaze after baking.
  • Using the tip of a sharp knife, make 3 small slits on top of the turnovers for the steam to escape. Bake at the lower third rack for 20 minutes.
  • Enjoy while fresh.

Notes

Do not throw away the syrup from the filling, if there's any left. Use that to drizzle onto the freshly-baked turnovers - it's delish!