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Apple Turnovers with Coffee Glaze Recipe

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Delight in these flaky Apple Turnovers infused with warm apple pie spices and finished with a sweet coffee glaze. Made with tender apple filling wrapped in crisp puff pastry, these turnovers are a perfect treat for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings

Ingredients

Filling

  • 4 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
  • 1.5 tablespoons cornflour (cornstarch)
  • 1.5 teaspoons apple pie spice or cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup tightly packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • Large pinch of salt

Dough and Finishing

  • Puff pastry sheet, thawed and pliable
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoons milk

Optional Toppings

  • Caramel sauce or cinnamon glaze
  • Whipped cream or ice cream for serving

Instructions

  1. Prepare Apples: Peel, core, and chop the Granny Smith apples into small pieces. To prevent browning if not used immediately, toss them with a few drops of lemon juice.
  2. Cook Filling: In a skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the chopped apples, brown sugar, and apple pie spice or cinnamon. Sprinkle the cornflour over the mixture and stir well. Cook the filling for 5-6 minutes, ensuring the apples become 3/4 cooked but still retain some bite. For a softer compote texture, break down the apples more during cooking. Remove from heat and let cool.
  3. Prepare Puff Pastry: While the filling cools, ensure the puff pastry sheet is thawed and pliable but not soft. Lightly flour your working surface or use parchment paper, then cut the pastry into 10-inch squares.
  4. Preheat Oven: Set the oven to 200°C (400°F) and allow it to fully preheat.
  5. Make Egg Wash: Beat together the egg with milk until well combined for brushing the pastry.
  6. Assemble Turnovers: Brush two adjacent sides of each puff pastry square with the egg wash. Spoon about 1.5 tablespoons of the cooled apple filling (draining any excess liquid) onto the center of each square. Fold the pastry into a triangle over the filling. Using a fork dipped in flour to prevent sticking, press along the edges firmly to seal the turnovers.
  7. Prepare for Baking: Arrange the turnovers on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving about 1 inch of space between them. Brush the tops with egg wash and sprinkle generously with granulated sugar.
  8. Vent the Turnovers: Using a sharp knife, make 2-3 deep cuts on the top surface of each turnover to allow steam to escape during baking.
  9. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until the puff pastry is evenly browned, puffed, and crispy.
  10. Cool and Serve: Transfer the baked turnovers to a wire rack to cool, preventing sogginess on the bottom. Drizzle with caramel sauce or cinnamon glaze if desired. Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream for an extra indulgence.

Notes

  • Use Granny Smith apples for their tartness and firmness which holds well during cooking.
  • Egg wash helps give the pastry a beautiful golden color and acts as a glue to seal edges.
  • Chilling the filling after cooking prevents puff pastry from getting soggy during assembly.
  • Make sure to vent the turnovers properly to avoid bursting during baking.
  • Leftover turnovers can be stored in an airtight container and gently reheated in the oven.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/apple-turnovers-with-coffee-glaze-recipe/