Apple-Cranberry Turnovers

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Serves 6 people

Categories: Apples, Dessert

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons apple jelly
  • 1 large tart-sweet apple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4 inch pieces
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed for 30 minutes (half of a 17.3 oz. package)
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into bits
  • 1 tablespoon sugar

Directions

  1. Position oven rack in the lower third of the oven; preheat to 400°.

  2. Add jelly to a microwaveable bowl; microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds; stir in apple, cranberries, cornstarch, and cinnamon.

  3. Roll out pastry on a lightly floured surface into a 12×9 inch rectangle.

  4. Cut into 6 squares; divide apple mixture among squares, leaving a 1-inch border, and lightly brush egg on border.

  5. Dot filling with butter; fold each pastry into a triangle, enclosing filling, and crimp edges with a fork.

  6. Cut 2 small steam vents in the top of each turnover.

  7. Place turnovers on baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  8. Brush tops lightly with more egg and sprinkle with sugar.

  9. Bake 18-20 minutes until puffed and golden; cool until warm but not hot, about 20 minutes.

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