Apple Turnovers

Step 1

Peel, core and dice the apples (about ¾-inch dice). Combine water with lemon juice and add the apples to keep from browning.

Step 2

In a skillet, over medium heat, melt the butter. Drain the apples and place them in the skillet. Add sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon zest and cook for about 5 minutes. Add vanilla. Stir together cornstarch and water and pour into the skillet. Cook until sauce has thickened. Remove from heat and let the cool.

Step 3

Preheat oven to 400°F. Line two half-sheet cookie sheets with parchment paper.

Step 4

Carefully, unfold pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Roll each sheet into 12-inch square. Cut 4-inch squares out of the pastry sheets. Prepare an egg wash by mixing 1 egg and 1 tablespoon of water.

Step 5

Spoon apple mixture onto the center of each square. Brush the edges of each square with the egg wash and fold over from corner to corner to form a triangle. Seal the turnover by pressing edges with a fork.

Step 6

Transfer to prepared pans and brush turnover with egg wash. Sprinkle with sugar. Make three slits to the turnover to allow steam release. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve hot or at room temperature.