Brown Butter Turnovers
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
These brown butter turnovers are my go to when I want something homemade but don't have all day in the kitchen. With just forty minutes from start to finish, they're perfectly doable on a weeknight. The warm spices and tender apples create this cozy, comforting flavor that reminds me of fall no matter the season. Apples are packed with fiber, which is wonderful for digestion, and the brown butter adds such a rich, nutty depth that makes these feel fancy without requiring any special skills. They're also incredibly budget friendly since the ingredients are probably already in your pantry.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 150 gcold unsalted butter
- 50 mlice-cold water
- 100 gsugar
- 50 gbrown sugar
- 5 gsalt
- 2 gcinnamon
- 1 gground cloves
- null nullall-purpose flour for dusting
- 100 gunsalted butter, melted
- 400 gapples, peeled and diced(tart or sweet, your preference)
- 1 eggegg, beaten
- 50 mlmilk
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Tip: For easy cleanup, use parchment paper.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, cold unsalted butter, and ice-cold water. Use a pastry blender or your fingertips to work the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
Tip: Be gentle to avoid overworking the dough.
- 3
Gradually add the sugar, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, and ground cloves. Mix until the dough comes together in a ball.
Tip: If using a stand mixer, mix on low speed until combined.
- 4
Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and flatten slightly into a disk shape.
Tip: Don't worry if they're not perfect – they'll still taste great!
- 5
In a separate bowl, mix together the melted butter, apples, beaten egg, and milk.
Tip: Use a gentle folding motion to combine the ingredients.
- 6
Place a tablespoon of the apple mixture onto one half of each disk, leaving a 1/2 inch border around the edges.
Tip: Don't overfill – you want to be able to seal the edges nicely.
- 7
Fold the other half of the dough over the filling, pressing the edges to seal. Use a fork to crimp the edges and create a decorative border.
Tip: Make sure the edges are sealed tightly to prevent filling from escaping during baking.
- 8
Brush the tops of the turnovers with a little extra milk and sprinkle with sugar.
Tip: This will give them a nice golden brown color and a hint of sweetness.
- 9
Place the turnovers on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between each pastry.
Tip: Make sure they don't touch – you want to allow for even baking.
- 10
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the apples are tender.
Tip: Keep an eye on them after 15 minutes, as the baking time may vary depending on your oven.
- 11
Remove the turnovers from the oven and let them cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Tip: This will help the filling set and the pastry to retain its shape.
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