Bavarian Apple Turnover

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Indulge in the aromatic, sweet, and tangy symphony of flavors encased in a buttery, flaky pastry with our traditional Bavarian Apple Turnovers, also known as Apfeltaschen. Each hand pie is a delicious parcel of tender apples infused with cinnamon and nutmeg, making them a perfect treat to accompany your coffee or tea.

Prep Time20

Cook Time25

Total Time45

Course: Baking, Dessert

Cuisine: Austrian, Bavarian, German

Keyword: Apple Turnovers, Apples

Servings: Turnovers

Calories: 392kcal

Ingredients

For the Filling:

4 medium Apple tart, peeled, cored, and diced
1 tbsp. Lemon Juice
¼ Granulated Sugar
2 tsp. Ground Cinnamon
¼ tsp. Ground Nutmeg
1 tbsp. All-Purpose Flour

For the Pastry:

2 cups All-Purpose Flour plus extra for dusting
1 tbsp. Granulated Sugar
½ tsp. Salt
1 cup Unsalted Butter cold, cut into small cubes (= 2 sticks)
1 large Egg beaten, for egg wash
4-6 tbsp. Water ice cold

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Instructions

Prepare the Filling:

In a mixing bowl, toss the diced apples with lemon juice, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and flour until evenly coated. Set aside.
4 medium Apple, 1 tbsp. Lemon Juice, ¼ Granulated Sugar, 2 tsp. Ground Cinnamon, ¼ tsp. Ground Nutmeg, 1 tbsp. All-Purpose Flour

Make the Pastry:

In a separate large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt.
2 cups All-Purpose Flour, 1 tbsp. Granulated Sugar, ½ tsp. Salt
Cut in the butter using a pastry blender or two forks until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
1 cup Unsalted Butter
Gradually add ice water, a tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough begins to come together.
4-6 tbsp. Water
Form the dough into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Assemble the Turnovers:

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/8-inch thickness.
Cut out 8 circles, each about 6 inches in diameter.
Spoon a portion of the apple filling onto one half of each circle, leaving a small border around the edge.
Fold the dough over the filling to form a half-moon shape and crimp the edges to seal.

Bake:

Brush the turnovers with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
1 large Egg
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Expert Tips:

Choose tart apples like Granny Smith for a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity.
Allow the turnovers to cool slightly before serving to let the filling set.
These turnovers are perfect for freezing – just wrap them individually and reheat in the oven when ready to serve.

Embark on a culinary journey to Bavaria with every bite of these aromatic and flaky apple turnovers, filled with the warm, comforting flavors of cinnamon-spiced apples. Enjoy them with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra touch of indulgence. Guten Appetit!

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