Homemade Apple Turnovers

Instructions

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   1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

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   2. Prepare the apple filling. Peel, core, and dice the apples into small, uniform pieces (about 1/2 inch).

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   3. In a medium bowl, combine the diced apples, granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Mix well to ensure apples are evenly coated.

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   4. Gently unfold each sheet of puff pastry onto a lightly floured surface. Roll it out slightly to about a 10x10 inch square, if needed.

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   5. Cut each pastry sheet into four equal squares. You will have eight squares in total.

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   6. Spoon about 1/4 cup of the apple filling onto one half of each pastry square. Leave a small border around the edges.

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   7. Brush the edges of the pastry squares with some of the melted butter. Fold the other half of the pastry over the filling to form a triangle or rectangle.

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   8. Crimp the edges firmly with a fork to seal each turnover, ensuring no filling can escape. Make two small slits on top of each turnover for steam to escape.

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   9. Place the turnovers on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops of all turnovers with the beaten egg wash.

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    10. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed. Let cool on a wire rack.

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    11. While turnovers cool, prepare the glaze if desired. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over cooled turnovers before serving.