Apple Turnovers
4 servings
70 minutes
Apple turnovers are an exquisite dessert of French cuisine, impressing with their simplicity and elegance. These miniature pastries made from airy puff pastry hide a juicy apple filling with hints of spices, cider, and lemon juice, creating a rich and harmonious flavor. The recipe's origins trace back to France, where special attention is given to the art of baking and flavor balance. Turnovers are perfect with morning coffee or evening tea and can also serve as a delicate treat on festive tables. Their golden crust, light sweetness, and pleasant spiciness make them a favorite delicacy for those who appreciate refined flavor combinations.
1
In a bowl, mix both flours and salt. Then add the butter cut into small pieces and mix well with your hands until crumbly. Add 4 tablespoons of water and mix to bring the dough together. Add more water if necessary. Roll the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Wholemeal flour: 1 glass
- Wheat flour: 1 glass
- Salt: 0.5 teaspoon
- Butter: 10 tablespoons
- Water: 5 tablespoon
2
Meanwhile, peel the apples and core them, then cut into small pieces to make 3.5 cups.
- Apple: 4 pieces
3
In a bowl, mix apples, sugar, spices, cider, and lemon juice.
- Sugar: 0.3 glass
- Apple Pie Spices: 0.5 teaspoon
- Cider: 1 tablespoon
- Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
4
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees.
5
Divide the dough into 10 parts and roll each one out. Cut out circles and place filling on each. Seal the edges well and place the pies on a clean baking sheet.
6
In a small bowl, lightly beat the egg white with 1 tablespoon of water. Brush the tops of the pastries and bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked and golden.
- Egg white: 1 piece
- Water: 5 tablespoon