Apple Turnovers Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pastry Dough
Apple Filling
Egg Wash
Method
Preparation of Pastry Dough
- 1
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, and sugar. Mix well.
- 2
Incorporate Butter
Cut the unsalted butter into small cubes and add it to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 3
Form Dough
Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough comes together. You may not need all the water.
- 4
Chill Dough
Shape the dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Preparation of Apple Filling
- 5
Mix Filling Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine the diced apples, sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, cornstarch, and vanilla extract. Toss until the apples are well coated.
Assembling the Turnovers
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 7
Roll Out Dough
On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough into a rectangle about 1/8 inch thick. Cut into squares, about 4x4 inches.
- 8
Fill and Shape Turnovers
Place a spoonful of the apple filling in the center of each square. Fold the dough over to form a triangle and press the edges together to seal. Use a fork to crimp the edges for a decorative look.
- 9
Apply Egg Wash
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to create an egg wash. Brush the tops of the turnovers with the egg wash.
Baking the Turnovers
- 10
Bake Turnovers
Place the turnovers on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 11
Cool and Serve
Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
