Apple and Pecan Turnovers
Turnovers are a popular pastry in many cultures and can be filled with a variety of sweet or savory fillings.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.
Ingredients
- 2 sheet Puff pastry sheets
- 3 medium Apples
- 1 cup Pecans
- 1/2 cup Brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 beaten Egg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry sheets and cut each sheet into 4 equal squares.
- Peel, core, and dice the apples. Chop the pecans.
- In a bowl, mix the diced apples, chopped pecans, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
- Place a spoonful of the apple and pecan mixture onto each puff pastry square.
- Fold the squares diagonally to form triangles and seal the edges by pressing with a fork.
- Brush the turnovers with beaten egg.
- Place the turnovers on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow the turnovers to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 260kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 14g22%
- Total Carbohydrate 31g11%
- Sugars 17g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.