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Apple cranberry turnovers are a perfect combination of tart sophistication and seasonal sweetness. It is easy to make this delight and testament to the art of pastry perfection. The flaky golden crust and the luscious filling make these turnovers perfect for each delectable bite. Apple cranberry turnovers are best for breakfast, delightful desserts, and crunchy snacks. So, let’s explore its recipe to celebrate the seasonal flavors.
Ingredients to Make Apple Cranberry Turnovers
- Apples
- Fresh cranberries
- Raw sugar
- Lemon juice
- Vanilla extract
- Cornstarch
- Cinnamon
- Puff pastry sheet
Ingredient Notes and Variations
Apples and fresh cranberries: Choose quality apples to make this delightful and achieve balanced flavors. If you don’t have fresh cranberries, use dried ones, but soak them in warm water before using them.
Raw sugar: It adds an excellent depth of flavor. You can use granulated or brown sugar instead of raw sugar.
Lemon juice: Fresh lemon juice adds refreshing citrusy notes to the turnovers. Use lime juice as an alternative.
Cornstarch: It helps to thicken the fruity filling. You can use all-purpose flour or tapioca starch as an alternative.
Cinnamon: It is optional, but adding cinnamon to the filling brings aroma and warm flavors to the treats. You can use nutmeg instead of cinnamon.
Puff pastry sheet: Puff pastry is readily available in stores. However you can also make it at home from scratch, but it requires time and effort.
How To Make Apple Cranberry Turnovers?
1: Prepare the filling
Combine apple, cranberries, lemon juice, cornstarch, cinnamon, sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl.
Toss all elements in the bowl well and transfer to a pan.
2: Cook the fruity mixture
Turn on the flame and start cooking the fruity mixture. Cook at medium heat until it reaches the desired consistency.
Once the filling thickens, turn off the flame. Let the filling cool at room temperature.
3: Roll and cut the pastry
Dust a clean surface and place the dough on it. And roll.
Keep the thickness up to one inch. Cut it into a square shape.
4: Fill the square
Take a spoon and fill in the filling at the center. Give an egg wash at the edges with a brush and place another square on top.
With a fork, press the edges and seal the filling.
5: Bake the turnovers
Place the filled square in a baking tray with parchment paper.
Let it bake in an oven at 350°F. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden.
Once ready, you can serve them hot or cool at room temperature.
Apple Cranberry Turnovers
Ingredients
- 2 large apples peeled & diced
- ¾ cups fresh cranberries
- ½ cup raw sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 box puff pastry sheet
Instructions
- Add apples, cranberries, cornstarch, vanilla extract, lemon juice, cinnamon, and sugar in a large bowl.
- Toss all ingredients very well.
- Transfer the mixture to a pan and cook on medium to low heat until the apples become soft. It may take five minutes.
- Turn off the flame and let it cool.
- Roll the puff pastry and cut it into squares.
- Fill in the apple and cranberry filling at the center.
- With egg wash, brush the edges of the puff pastry and top the other square piece.
- Sprinkle some sugar and place the pies in a baking tray.
- Let it bake in the oven for 15 minutes at 350°F or until the pastry puffs turn golden brown.
- Serve hot or let them cool at room temperature.
