Apple Turnover

Name: Apple Turnover
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 1 serving.
Ingredients: 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; Pinch salt; 4 teaspoons shortening; 1 tablespoon ice water; 1 medium tart apple, peeled and sliced; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2% milk; GLAZE:; 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon corn syrup; Pinch salt; 1/2 teaspoon hot water

For an old-fashioned apple pastry without all the leftovers, try this recipes. My mother made this all the years she lived alone. Now I make it for myself or my husband as a sweet treat.—Phyllis Fahey, Fergus Falls, Minnesota

Ingredients

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Pinch salt
4 teaspoons shortening
1 tablespoon ice water
1 medium tart apple, peeled and sliced
1 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2% milk
GLAZE:
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon corn syrup
Pinch salt
1/2 teaspoon hot water

Directions

In a small bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball.
On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 7-in. circle. Place apple slices on half of the circle; sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. Fold dough over filling, sealing edges with fingers or pressing with a fork. Brush with milk. Prick top with a fork. Place on a greased baking sheet.
Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Combine glaze ingredients until smooth; drizzle over turnover.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 417 calories, 17g fat (4g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 302mg sodium, 65g carbohydrate (35g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein.

Originally published as Apple Turnover in Taste of Home August/September 1995

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Orbs

Sep 1, 2017

I made two of these. Instead of the glaze, I made a cinnamon whip cream. Thank you, Phyllis, for sharing this recipe.
MNStewart623

Sep 26, 2012

1/4 cup of flour can not possibly be enoughto make these turnovers. Please correctthe recipe. Sounds so good.
vibbert99

Sep 11, 2009

I tried this recipe out, and the finished product tasted fantastic. My only problem was that with a "medium" apple, I could only fit half of it into the crust! If you're set on using a whole apple, look for the smallest granny smith you can find at your grocery store. Also, I'd suggest chilling the dough for a little while before rolling it out. Mine ended up a little bit too fragile.
jramonde

Sep 9, 2009

Maybe it's me because I'm not too experienced with pies or turnovers, but I tried to double this recipe to make enough for two, and there was way too little dough for the amount of apples! The turnovers didn't look much like the picture, and there are a lot of leftover apple pieces. The pastry dough also needs a little sweetness in my opinion. I'll try it again because it was easy but the recipe needs revision.