Brown Butter Turnovers
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
Brown Butter Turnovers are delicate pastries filled with spiced apples and made with a rich buttery dough. The filling features diced apples combined with cinnamon and ground cloves, whilst the pastry is crafted from flour, cold butter and ice cold water for a flaky texture. With 20 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking, these turnovers suit anyone looking for a comforting baked treat that balances sweet and warm spices.
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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
- all-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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