APPLE TURNOVERS WITH CUSTARD

Apple Turnovers with Custard image

I'm almost finished writing my own cookbook. When I was working on the apple section, I knew I had to submit this recipe for the contest. With the flaky turnovers and rich sauce, it outshines every other apple recipe I make! -Leora Muellerleile, Turtle Lake, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

CUSTARD:
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups milk or half-and-half cream
3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
TURNOVERS:
4 medium baking apples, peeled and cut into 1/4-in slices
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter, diced
1/3 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Pastry for double-crust pie
Milk

Steps:

Combine sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan. Stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir 1 cup into yolks. Return all to pan. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Cool slightly. Cover surface of custard with waxed paper; chill. , Place apples in a bowl; sprinkle with lemon juice. Add butter. Combine sugar, cinnamon and cornstarch; mix with apples and set aside. , Divide pastry into eight portions; roll each into a 5-in. square. Spoon filling off-center on each. Brush edges with milk. Fold over to form a triangle; seal. Crimp with tines of fork. Make steam vents on top. , Place on greased baking sheets. Chill 15 minutes. Brush with milk. Bake at 400° for 35 minutes. Serve warm with custard.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436 calories, Fat 21g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 262mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.