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Apple Turnovers

Pastries with Apple and Cinnamon Filling
Prep Time20 minutes
Cooking Time20 minutes
Waiting Time20 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Snack
Keyword: appelflappen, apple turnovers
Author: Annely
Servings: 6 pies

Adjust servings here:

Equipment

  • oven & oven tray
  • parchment paper
  • 2 Mixing bowls
  • frying pan
  • food brush

Ingredients
 

  • 1 puff pastry 1 big or 6 small sheets of 12cmx12cm or 5"x5"
  • 3 apples granny smiths
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 30 grams sugar
  • a pinch salt
  • 2 tbsp jam mixed berry or any other flavour
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 3 tbsp raisons
  • a bit butter
  • 1 egg

OPTIONAL

  • 2 tbsp pecan nuts

Instructions

  • Peel the apples, remove and discard the core. Chop the apples into dices and add to a mixing bowl.
  • Add sugar, cinnamon and a pinch of salt to the bowl and mix with a spoon.
  • Heat up a frying pan on medium heat and melt a bit of butter.
  • Add the apple mixture to the pan. Simmer for 3-5 minutes.
  • Add jam and mix the ingredients.
  • Add flour until the mixture thickens. Switch off the heat. Add raisins, mix and set the pan aside. Cool for at least 20-30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
  • Cut the puff pastry into equal squares or use pre-cut sheets.
  • OPTIONAL: If you like pecan nuts, chop and add them to the apple mixture.
  • Add the filling to the pastry. Use a spoon to add the filling to the center, leave the edges free.
  • Cover the edges with a tiny bit of water to help the dough stick.
  • Close the pastries and use a fork to press the edges.
  • Place the pastries on an oven tray lined with parchment paper.
  • Beat an egg and brush the pastries. Sprinkle a bit of brown sugar on top.
  • Make tiny vent holes with a skewer or fork.
  • Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes at 200°C (400°F) until golden brown. Serve warm.

Notes

Consider serving these pastries as a dessert with vanilla ice cream and a few mint leaves.