Recipe
Apple & Date Turnover
Apple & Date Turnovers are flaky, buttery pastries filled with soft apple, sweet dates and warm spice.
Ingredients
Method
15 mins prep20 mins cook35 mins total
Preheat the oven to 200°C and line a tray with baking paper.
Mix diced apple, chopped dates, brown sugar, cinnamon and lemon juice in a bowl.
Cut the puff pastry into rectangles.
Spoon the filling onto one half of each pastry piece, leaving a border.
Fold over to seal, crimp the edges with a fork and cut a small steam slit on top.
Brush with beaten egg.
Bake for 18–20 minutes until puffed and golden.
Cool slightly and dust with icing sugar if desired.
Notes
Chill assembled turnovers for 10 minutes before baking for cleaner layers.
Serve warm with custard, cream or yoghurt.
About this recipe
Apple & Date Turnovers are crisp, golden pastries filled with tender apple and naturally sweet chopped dates.
A touch of cinnamon gives warmth, making them ideal for dessert, weekend baking or an afternoon treat.
