Easy Apple Turnovers

Ingredients

• 1 17.3-oz.package frozen puff pastry (2 sheets), thawed
• 2 cups small diced apples (peeled)
• 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Juice from 1 lemon
• Flour (for dusting work surface)
• 1 large egg + 1 teaspoon water
• Coarse sugar (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Lightly flour your work surface. Unfold puff pastry sheets. Using a rolling pin, roll over the pastry to seal any perforations. Cut each sheet into 4 squares.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, stir together apples, brown sugar, cinnamon and lemon juice.

4. 4

   Scoop about 2 Tablespoons of the apple mixture into the center of each puff pastry square. Fold the pastry across diagonally to form triangles. Using a fork, crimp edges. Place turnovers on baking sheets, about 2inches apart. Cut two small slits in the tops of each turnover.

5. 5

   Whisk together egg and water in a small bowl. Brush turnovers with egg wash. Sprinkle with coarse sugar (optional).

6. 6

   Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until golden brown and puffed. Transfer turnovers to a rack to cool. Serve warm or at room temperature.

7. 7

   Enjoy!