Apple Turnover

Total Time
Prep: 15 min. Bake: 25 min.

Updated on Sep. 25, 2022

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

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Apple Turnover

Yield: 1 serving
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min

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 ice

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Combine glaze ingredients until smooth; drizzle over turnover.
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