Apple Turnovers with Custard

Total Time
Prep: 35 min. + chilling Bake: 35 min.

Updated on Jun. 27, 2023

I'm almost finished writing my own cookbook. When I was working on the apple section, I knew I had to submit this recipe for the contest. With the flaky turnovers and rich sauce, it outshines every other apple recipe I make! -Leora Muellerleile, Turtle Lake, Wisconsin

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Apple Turnovers with Custard

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Yield: 8 servings
Prep: 35 min
Cook: 35 min

Ingredients

  • custard:
    • 1/3 cup sugar
    • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
    • 2 cups milk or half-and-half cream
    • 3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
    • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • turnovers:
    • 4 medium baking apples, peeled and cut into 1/4-in slices
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 2 tablespoons butter, diced
    • 1/3 cup sugar
    • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
    • Pastry for double-crust pie
    • Milk

Directions

  1. Combine sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan. Stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir 1 cup into yolks. Return all to pan. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Cool slightly. Cover surface of custard with waxed paper; chill.
  2. Place apples in a bowl; sprinkle with lemon juice. Add butter. Combine sugar, cinnamon and cornstarch; mix with apples and set aside.
  3. Divide pastry into eight portions; roll each into a 5-in. square. Spoon filling off-center on each. Brush edges with milk. Fold over to form a triangle; seal. Crimp with tines of fork. Make steam vents on top.
  4. Place on greased baking sheets. Chill 15 minutes. Brush with milk. Bake at 400° for 35 minutes. Serve warm with custard.
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