Growing Chefs! Ontario Apple Turnovers with Salted Caramel

Apple Turnovers with Salted Caramel

These are flaky, golden pastries filled with tender apples and finished with a drizzle of rich, buttery salted caramel.”
Difficulty
Intermediate
Yield
Serves 4
Ingredients
3 medium apples (about 3 cups diced)2 tablespoons butter1/4 cup brown sugar2 tablespoons granulated sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon nutmeg1 teaspoon lemon juice1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 tablespoon cornstarch1 puff pastry, thawed but cold

Salted Caramel

Ingredients
1 cup sugar1/4 cup water3 tablespoons butter, cubed and cold2/3 cup 35% cream1 teaspoon kosher salt
Equipment
Measuring cups and spoonsChef's knifeCutting boardMixing bowls various sizesWhiskSpatulaStand mixer with paddle attachment (optional)Portion scoop or spoonBaking sheetParchment paperWire rack

Directions

Get Organized!

Gather your mise en place; get together all of the equipment needed for the recipe and gather your ingredients.

Get Prepped!

For the salted caramel, in a small pot add your sugar and water. Turn to medium heat and let simmer, without stirring, until the sugar begins to develop a golden-brown colour, anywhere from 5 – 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and very carefully whisk in unsalted butter and 35% cream. Return to heat just to bring to a boil, add salt and let cool slightly before serving.

Peel, core, and dice apples into small ½‑inch cubes.

 

In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add apples, both sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt. Cook for about 5 minutes, until the apples soften slightly.

 

In a bowl, combine lemon juice, vanilla and cornstarch and mix. Pour this mixture over the apples and cook for 2 more minutes or until thickened and glossy.

 

Transfer filling to a bowl and let cool to room temperature.

Get Cooking!

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

 

Unfold cold puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Cut each sheet into 4 equal squares.

 

Spoon 2 – 3 tablespoons of apple filling onto one half of each square (leaving borders).

Brush edges with a little water. Fold each square diagonally to make a triangle, then press edges with a fork or crimp by hand to seal. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment.

 

Cut 1 – 2 small slits on top for steam vents.

Brush tops with egg wash, then sprinkle with coarse sugar. 

Bake for 1520 minutes or until puffy and golden brown. Serve with warm salted caramel sauce.