apple turnovers

How To Make apple turnovers

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  Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
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  Gather and prep all ingredients. To the apple slices, add lemon juice; stir gently.
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  In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add sliced apples and cook, stirring occasionally until lightly browned (8-9 min). Reduce heat to low and stir in ¼ cup brown sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon. Continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, until apples are soft and caramelized (2-3 min.) Remove from heat.
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  Place a sheet of parchment paper on a baking sheet. Lightly dust paper and a rolling pin with flour.
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  Place thawed puff pastry dough on paper; carefully unfold dough; repair any cracks by pressing lightly with fingertips.
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  Roll dough out evenly to flatten into a square.
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  Use a pizza wheel or chef's knife to cut dough in half down the center to make 2 pieces, then cut the halves in half to form a total of 4 squares of dough.
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  Brush beaten egg along all the edges of all 4 squares of dough (not necessary to separate squares at this point, but may do so if easier for you.)
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  Place/pile apples diagonally onto 1/2 of each square of dough leaving at least a 1/2 inch border on all sides (be generous, but do not overfill or they may be difficult to close. Any leftovers make a nice snack!)
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  Fold dough over apples to create a triangle (gently rearrange for more room, if necessary. Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes if dough becomes too difficult/sticky.) Press down on the edges with fingertips to seal, being very careful to seal well; press edges again with the tines of a fork, being careful not to puncture.)
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  Cut 3 small slits in each top to create vents.
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  Brush tops with beaten egg.
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  Bake at 400˚F for 18-20 min or until golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly.
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  Prepare the icing drizzle. In a small bowl or cup mix together the powdered sugar, milk and vanilla extract until no lumps remain. If too thin, add more powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon at a time, until reaching desired consistency.
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  Slowly drizzle icing over turnovers. Serve.
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  Cover leftovers. Store on counter for up to 3 days or refrigerate.
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