French Apple Turnovers (Chaussons Aux Pommes)

Vegetarian
Dairy Free
Health score
3%
French Apple Turnovers (Chaussons Aux Pommes)
45 min.
8
343kcal

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Indulge your senses with the delightful experience of making these French Apple Turnovers, or Chaussons Aux Pommes, a perfect treat to impress your family and friends. These scrumptious pastries are not only vegetarian and dairy-free but also a wonderful way to showcase the flavors of fresh apples. With a harmonious blend of tart Granny Smith and sweet Golden Delicious apples, every bite bursts with the juicy, fruity goodness that perfectly complements the flaky, buttery puff pastry.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up a batch of these delicious turnovers that serve as an ideal snack, appetizer, or a sweet ending to any meal. Their golden, crispy exterior and warm, soft filling make them irresistible, whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or at room temperature. Plus, their charming triangular shape adds a touch of elegance, making them suitable for any gathering, from casual get-togethers to more formal occasions.

What’s more, this recipe invites you to explore your creativity in the kitchen. Using a simple filling that can be prepared ahead of time allows you to personalize them with spices or sweeteners according to your taste. So roll up your sleeves, preheat that oven, and get ready to savor the simple pleasures of homemade French Apple Turnovers that are sure to be a hit with everyone!

Ingredients

  •  eggs beaten to blend (for glaze)
  • 0.8 pound granny smith apples 
  • 0.8 teaspoon juice of lemon fresh
  • 14 ounce all-butter puff pastry frozen thawed (1 or 2 sheets, depending on brand)
  • 0.8 pound golden delicious apples 
  • tablespoons sugar 
  • 0.3 cup water 

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • knife
  • potato masher

Directions

  1. Peel, core, and cutapples into 1-inch pieces(about 4 cups).
  2. Place apples inmedium saucepan; add 1/4 cupwater, 3 tablespoons sugar,and lemon juice. Bring to boil,stirring occasionally until sugardissolves. Cover; reduce heatto medium-low and simmeruntil apples are very tender,stirring frequently, about 12minutes.
  3. Remove from heat.Gently mash apples with forkor potato masher until mixtureis very soft but still chunky.Cool completely. DO AHEAD:Filling can be made 2 days ahead.Cover and refrigerate.
  4. Position 1 rack in topthird and 1 rack in bottomthird of oven and preheat to400°F. Line 2 baking sheetswith parchment paper.
  5. If using 14-ouncepackage (1 sheet), roll outpastry on lightly floured surfaceto 15-inch square. If using16-ounce package (2 sheets),stack sheets together and rollout on lightly floured surfaceto 15-inch square.
  6. Cut pastryinto nine 5-inch squares.
  7. Place1 generous tablespoon fillingin center of each of 8 squares(reserve remaining square foranother use). Lightly brushedges of 1 pastry with beatenegg. Fold half of pastry squareover filling, forming triangle.Press and pinch pastry edgeswith fingertips to seal tightly.Lightly brush pastry withbeaten egg.
  8. Sprinkle lightlywith superfine sugar, if desired.Repeat with remaining squares.Using thin, sharp knife, make 3small slits on top of each triangleto allow steam to escape.
  9. Placetriangles on prepared bakingsheets. Refrigerate until firm,about 15 minutes.
  10. Bake turnovers untilbeginning to color, about 15minutes. Reverse baking sheetsfrom top to bottom. Reduceoven temperature to 350°F;continue baking until turnoversare firm and golden, 10 to 15minutes longer. Cool at least15 minutes before serving.
  11. Servewarm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Calories343kcal
Protein5.2%
Fat50.49%
Carbs44.31%

Properties

Glycemic Index
23.76
Glycemic Load
18.36
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
6.2795652021532%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.34mg
Peonidin
0.02mg
Catechin
1.11mg
Epigallocatechin
0.22mg
Epicatechin
6.4mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.16mg
Eriodictyol
0.02mg
Hesperetin
0.07mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.1mg
Kaempferol
0.12mg
Quercetin
3.41mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:342.88kcal
17.14%
Fat:19.59g
30.13%
Saturated Fat:4.98g
31.13%
Carbohydrates:38.67g
12.89%
Net Carbohydrates:35.88g
13.05%
Sugar:13.74g
15.26%
Cholesterol:20.46mg
6.82%
Sodium:132.61mg
5.77%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.54g
9.07%
Selenium:13.72µg
19.6%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
14.28%
Manganese:0.27mg
13.68%
Fiber:2.79g
11.15%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
11.09%
Folate:43.93µg
10.98%
Vitamin B3:2.15mg
10.75%
Vitamin K:9.88µg
9.4%
Iron:1.47mg
8.17%
Phosphorus:50.05mg
5%
Vitamin C:4.09mg
4.96%
Copper:0.09mg
4.25%
Potassium:129.43mg
3.7%
Magnesium:12.95mg
3.24%
Vitamin E:0.48mg
3.2%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.74%
Zinc:0.37mg
2.46%
Vitamin A:76.15IU
1.52%
Vitamin B5:0.14mg
1.37%
Calcium:13.44mg
1.34%
Source:Epicurious