Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Apple Turnovers



3 Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced
3 Fuji apples, peeled and sliced
3 tsp butter
4 oz brown sugar
2 tsp cinnamon
1 egg yolk
2 tbsp water
1 piece puff pastry (can be found in grocer's freezer section)
8 oz cream cheese
2 oz walnuts, chopped
Powdered sugar
Honey


  1. Saute sliced apples, with butter, brown sugar and cinnamon until apples are tender, but not mushy.
  2. Pour apple mixture into bowl and let cool.
  3. Roll puff pastry out on floured surface and cut into 3-1/2" to 4" squares. You will need 2 squares per turnover.
  4. Place 1/2 of the squares on a greased baking pan. On each square place 1-2 tbsp of the apples, 1 tbsp of cream cheese, and top with about 1 tbsp of the chopped walnuts.
  5. Place the other half of pastry squares on top of pastry with filling. Crimp edges with fork.
  6. Whisk egg yolk and water in small bowl.
  7. Brush pastry with egg.
  8. Sprinkle powdered sugar on top of pastry.
  9. Bake in 350 degree pre-heated oven for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
  10. Place pastry on serving plate and top with powdered sugar.
  11. Drizzle honey on top of pastry.
  12. Enjoy!

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