Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Apple and Date Turnover

I want you to come to my kitchen just so I may serve you a steaming hot cuppa and a generous slice of this simply outstanding apple and date turnover. Our mouths will be so full with the sweet, cinnamon-y, apple-y, hint of date flavors that there will not be room for words nor will we want anyone to break into our reverie as we enjoy and savor. 

Apple and Date Turnover

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour,  plus extra for dusting
375 gram package all-butter puff pastry **
½ tsp cinnamon
2 eating apples, peeled, cored and finely chopped
2 pitted dates, finely chopped
25 gram (6 1/2 teaspoons) sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Pinch of salt
1 egg, beaten, for brushing
 
If you are using frozen puff pastry, allow time for thawing before proceeding and follow the directions on the back of the box for rolling it out. 
 
Preheat oven to 400*Fahrenheit.  Place a baking sheet in the oven.
 
Lightly flour a work surface and roll the puff pastry into an 8" x 12" rectangle. 
 
In a medium sized bowl, mix the apples and dates, 1 tablespoon flour, sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt.  Spoon over one half of the pastry, leaving a border around the edge.
 
Brush the edges of the pastry with a little of the egg.  Fold the other half of the pastry over the filling, pressing the edges of the pastry together, sealing well.  Slash the top with a knife and brush with the remaining egg.
 
Place the turnover in the freezer for 10 minutes to firm up the pastry and then carefully lift and place onto the hot baking sheet.  Bake for 20 minutes.  Drizzle with icing if you wish.
 
**My Notes
Because the puff pastry has to go into the freezer before baking, I used a sheet of parchment paper, floured, as my work surface. By doing so, I was able to move it from the counter, to freezer, to baking sheet.
 
This recipe is pretty forgiving.  The puff pastry I used came in a 495 gram box (so my rolled out pastry was larger than 8 x 12; I didn't measure it, but the length equaled the length of my cookie sheet) so I increased the filling amounts.  I used 5 apples (using a mixture of 3 Granny Smith and 2 MacIntosh; my apples were smallish), and increased the number of dates to 8.  I also increased the flour to 2 tablespoons, and the cinnamon to 1 rounded teaspoon.  After sealing the edges, I trimmed them with a knife to neaten it up. 
 
I used a simple confectionery sugar glaze:
Mix together:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
 
Gradually add
1 tablespoon milk, a teaspoon at a time
Continually stirring until desired consistency is achieved.

 
 


25 comments:

  1. My goodness. That just looks so delicious. I'd love it with a hot cup of coffee.

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  2. GOSH, Kathy, these apple tarts look amazing! You are quite a baker!

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  3. I really wish I could stop by your kitchen and enjoy this with you. It looks scrumptious!

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  4. Wouldn't be wonderful if all of us could get together and sip on some coffee and just visit. You have some of the most delicious treats that go well with just that. I just bought some dates and have apples...going to have to make these! Blessings, K

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  5. OK Katy, I need directions to your house-you always have such yummy treats that make me want to drop by for coffee and your latest creation. Apple and dates would be a delicious combination; it's making my mouth water just looking at your post! Have a great day!

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  6. Oh, wish we could all do that! Sounds like a plan -- just wish you weren't so far from Ohio! Your pastry looks absolutely mouthwatering!

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  7. That looks so delicious. I am a big fan of puff pastry and any other pastry. Thanks for sharing.

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  8. Okay Katy I am coming to your kitchen right now..hope I'm not too late?? This is one delicious turnover!!

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  9. Oh Katy! Both of us are in the same line. I also posted apple turnovers today but I think yours looks better with lots of filling in it. I definitely want to come over right now :))

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  10. Katy! I would be there in a minute to have a piece with you..... it looks delicious!

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  11. Man that looks fantastic. Invitation - accepted!

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  12. Can't get enough apples this time of year. So comforting and so god. Love your turnovers.

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  13. it's a date, haha! this looks so good, and the perfect thing to enjoy with a friend.

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  14. I soooo want to give this a try. It looks really good Katy.

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  15. OMG! so divine. .I want some slice please lol anything about apple makes me weak I don't know haha This was such a hit:)

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  16. I'm on my way, Katy. Have the GPS - what was the address?

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  17. Gosh, that looks terrific dear friend. Wish I COULD come over for a 'cuppa'.

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  18. Oh my gosh!!! Yum! Yum! These last 3 recipes have made me want to just skip work, stay home & bake & enjoy a coffee!!!!

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  19. OMG Katy! Really this is food for the soul! I love this, awesome picture! x gloria

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  20. Hi Miss Katy!! Long time no talk. I am so sorry I haven't been to your table in so long :) life has been hectic as you can imagine!! How are you doing? This recipe sounds so festive and tasty!! I could go for a piece right now with a nice tea, what do you say?? I do hope you are well sweet pea!! XOXOX

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  21. I'm on my way! What's your address?
    ~ingrid

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  22. These look amazing! I might just dream about them tonight. Too bad they won't be waiting for me at breakfast in the morning.

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  23. How sweet, i wud love to pop in to the kitchen and indulge in this cinnamony goodness and when im done and the turnover is finished, ofcourse i'll save a little piece to nibble on, we can pour some more tea and chat away:-)
    or bake another one!!
    I loveee all the cinnamony goodness happening this season, oh its perfect and this looks soo delicious!!

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  24. What a pretty turnover! I love the apple date combo. Have a lovely Thanksgiving!

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  25. This is indeed a lovely turnover. I should try makig this for Christmas for a change. Thanks for sharing.

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