Apple Cheddar Turnovers

This past weekend, when I was out grocery shopping, I noticed some rather yummy looking turnovers. And yes—it’s true—you shouldn’t go grocery shop on an empty stomach. Regardless, I couldn’t pass them up. They were quite good, but I thought that I could do better. And I could.

There is an old-fashioned hamburger joint not too far from my home that serves a delicious apple pie topped with a slice of cheddar cheese. When I first saw it on the menu, I thought it seemed like an odd combination. Eventually, I tried it and loved it. Apples and cheddar were made to go together.

I’ve never baked with puff pastry but always wanted to give it a whirl. For some reason, puff pastry made me a tad nervous. But it’s easy. Super easy. The turnovers turned out flaky and crisp, and the filling is reminiscent of your grandma’s apple pie with a little tang from the cheddar cheese. The only difficult thing is eating only one! 😀

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An Eat Laugh Purr original recipe
Makes 8 turnovers

Ingredients:

2 small apples, cored, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon flour
Pinch of salt
1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 package puff pastry (2 sheets), thawed
1 egg, beaten
1 Tablespoon water
Raw sugar, optional

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cover two cookie sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
In a bowl, combine apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and cheddar cheese. Set aside.
In a small bowl, mix together beaten egg and water to make the egg wash. Set aside.
Cut each sheet of puff pastry into 4 rectangles. Brush edges with egg wash.
Place approximately 2 tablespoons of the apple mixture in the center of each rectangle. Fold over diagonally and press firmly with a fork to seal the edges.
Place on cookie sheet and brush top with egg wash. Cut two small slits into each turnover to vent. Sprinkle with raw sugar, if desired.
Bake for 20 minutes or until turnovers are golden. Best served warm.

Special Notes

I used granny smith apples. So if you use a sweeter or tarter apple, you may need to adjust the amount of brown sugar.

The apples reduce quite a bit, so put a generous amount in each turnover. You might have to stretch the pastry to cover it.

Enjoy!