Apple Turnovers are delicious pastry treats filled with a sweet and tangy apple filling. These turnovers are made with flaky puff pastry and filled with a mixture of stewed apples, sugar, raisins, and walnuts. Baked until golden and crisp, these turnovers are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
INGREDIENTS:
- 500g/1lb 2oz puff pastry
- 1 egg white, lightly beaten
- Caster sugar, to dust
- For the filling:
- 200g/7oz stewed apple
- 25g/1oz caster sugar
- 50g/2oz raisins, chopped
- 25g/1oz walnuts, chopped
PREPARATIONS:
- Preheat the oven to 210°C/425°F/Gas mark 7. Lightly grease a baking tray.
- On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the puff pastry to a rectangle measuring about 45 x 35cm/18 x 14in.
- Cut out 12 rounds from the rolled-out pastry, each measuring 10cm/4in in diameter.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the stewed apple, caster sugar, chopped raisins, and chopped walnuts to make the apple filling.
- Divide the apple filling evenly among the pastry rounds.
- Brush the edges of each pastry round with water.
- Fold each pastry round in half to create a half-moon shape, and firmly pinch the edges together to seal.
- Brush the tops of the turnovers with the beaten egg white.
- Dust the tops of the turnovers with caster sugar.
- Make two small slits in the top of each turnover to allow steam to escape during baking.
- Place the turnovers on the greased baking tray.
- Bake the Apple Turnovers in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes, reduce the oven temperature to 190°C/375°F/Gas mark 5, and continue baking for a further 10 minutes or until the turnovers are golden and crisp.
- Serve the Apple Turnovers warm.
YIELD: Serves 6
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
- Lightly grease the baking tray to prevent the turnovers from sticking during baking.
- Roll out the puff pastry to a consistent thickness to ensure even baking and a balanced pastry-to-filling ratio.
- Ensure the edges of the turnovers are firmly sealed to prevent the filling from leaking out during baking.
- Brushing the edges of the pastry rounds with water helps create a seal when folding them in half.
- Making small slits on the top of each turnover allows steam to escape and prevents the turnovers from becoming soggy.
- Monitor the baking time closely to prevent overcooking. The turnovers should be golden and crisp.
- Serve the Apple Turnovers warm to enjoy the contrast between the warm pastry and the flavorful apple filling.
TIPS:
- Customize the apple filling by adding spices such as cinnamon or nutmeg for extra flavor.
- Serve the turnovers with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce for a decadent dessert.
- Dust the turnovers with a sprinkle of cinnamon or powdered sugar for added sweetness and visual appeal.
- Enjoy the turnovers as a delicious breakfast or brunch treat alongside a cup of hot coffee or tea.
In conclusion, Apple Turnovers are delightful pastry treats filled with a sweet and tangy apple filling. These turnovers feature a flaky puff pastry crust and a flavorful mixture of stewed apples, sugar, raisins, and walnuts. Baked until golden and crisp, these turnovers make a perfect breakfast, brunch, or dessert option.
To prepare the Apple Turnovers, puff pastry is rolled out and cut into rounds. The apple filling, made with stewed apples, caster sugar, raisins, and walnuts, is placed in the center of each pastry round. The turnovers are folded in half to create a half-moon shape, and the edges are firmly sealed. They are then brushed with egg white, dusted with caster sugar, and small slits are made on the top to allow steam to escape during baking.
Baked until golden and crisp, the Apple Turnovers are best served warm. The contrast between the flaky pastry and the sweet and tangy apple filling makes for a delightful treat.
Enjoy the Apple Turnovers as a delicious breakfast or brunch option, or indulge in them as a satisfying dessert. Customize them with spices or enjoy them alongside a cup of hot coffee or tea for a delightful combination of flavors.
