Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Apple Turn Overs

1 t orange zest
3 T freshly squeezed orange juice
1 1/4 lb tart apples (I used Granny Smith)
3 T sugar
1 T flour
1/4 t cinnamon (I used about 1 t)
1/8 t nutmeg (I used about 1/2 t)
Pinch of kosher salt
1 egg, beaten and a little water to make a wash
Puff Pastry

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.Combine the orange zest and orange juice in a bowl. Peel, quarter, and core the apples and then cut them in 3/4-inch dice. Immediately toss the apples with the zest and juice to prevent them from turning brown. Add the cherries, sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

Flour a board and lightly roll each sheet of puff pastry to a 12 by 12-inch square. Cut each sheet into 4 smaller squares and keep chilled until ready to use.

Brush the edges of each square with the egg wash and neatly place about 1/3 cup of the apple mixture on half of the square. Fold the pastry diagonally over the apple mixture and seal by pressing the edges with a fork. Transfer to a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Brush the top with egg wash, sprinkle with sugar, make 2 small slits, and bake for 20 minutes, until browned and puffed. Serve warm or at room temperature.