Ingredients
- 2 medium apples, 1/2-inch cubed (about 2 1/2 cups)
- 1-1/2 cups (loosely packed) coarsely grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (Grape Nuts work well, too)
- 1/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries
- Pinch of salt
- 1 sheet refrigerated pie crust
- 1 large egg, beaten with 1 teaspoon water to blend (for glaze)
- Sugar and cinnamon
Preparation
- Toss first 6 ingredients in medium bowl to blend.
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Roll out the dough onto the parchment. Spoon filling onto half of the pastry round. Brush edges of pastry lightly with some of egg glaze. Fold other half of pastry over filling; press on edges to seal and enclose filling completely, then press tines of fork along pastry edge to create tight seal. Using tip of a knife, cut a few 1/2-inch-long slits in top of crust. Brush top with egg glaze, then sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.
- Bake turnover until crust is puffed and golden and juices are bubbling through slits in crust, about 25 minutes. Carefully run metal spatula under turnover to loosen and transfer to rack to cool slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature.
**UPDATE**
I did the recipe again, using two frozen puff pastry sheets instead (one for the top and one for the bottom). It was EVEN BETTER!!! There was a bit of filling left over, so I baked those separately in Pyrex custard cups. Also, cooking time increased – it was more like 40 minutes.
I am going to the grocery store tonight with a printed off list of ingredients from your blog. These look absolutely wonderful! I’ll let you know how they turn out.
The original recipe calls for you to roll out the dough and cut into smaller sections for smaller turnovers. I’m far too lazy for that. I just pile the filling onto one whole side and fold it over, calzone-style, and pinch the edges. When it’s done, I just cut it into slices!
That sounds so much easier.
Let me know how yours turns out! Happy baking!
Will do! I purchased all the ingredients last night. I may not be able to get to making it until this weekend but I will definitely keep you posted. They sound absolutely wonderful!
I was able to find time last night to make this. It came out wonderfully! I’m going to post about it. This was actually my dinner last night.
That and a big glass of milk.
I think I could do this! Sounds yummy.
I don’t post any recipes that are difficult. It’s such a nice treat for a wintery day. And the house will smell good, too.
I have a day off on Tuesday, plus I have pie crust, apples, cranberries, and cheese. The only thing I don’t have is the maple syrup.
Gah! Get some Monday. There’s not much you could use to substitute.
Okay, I wanted to eat the screen when I saw this. Perfect for a chilly day. I have to use gluten-free ingredients but I’m getting the hang of it, I must try this!
Let me know what you think!
Update: Monsoon tried out the recipe, and she loved it, too! I’m so happy!
http://akamonsoon.wordpress.com/2010/10/07/thanks-to-kim-for-this-great-fall-recipe/
One half is going over to my Mom-in-laws tonight. I’m sure she’ll love it, too!
They were out of pie crust at the store this week, so I got some phyllo dough instead. I’ve never used it before, but I’m sure it’ll be great!
This was a fantastic recipe! Love the taste. Mine was quite over-stuffed, and burst during baking. (Still tastes great, though.) I will definitely make this one again.
Yeah, that happens sometimes. Did you cut some slits in the top? I’m so glad you tried it and liked it!
What is a grape nut?
Grape Nuts is a breakfast cereal. It’s very hard and crunchy little pellets, made of barley, I think.
Okay! I got the maple syrup. I’m going to give your recipe a try tonight. I’ll let you know tomorrow.
Oh boy, I hope it turns out great!