Apple Berry Turnover

 

Came across an elderberry apple turnover recipe on All That I'm Eating that looked delicious and gave it a spin with a few modifications. Very yummy.

1.5 sticks of frozen butter
1.5 cups of flour
2-3 apples (depending on size, I used Mutsu Crispin)
Spices (cloves, nutmeg, and/or cinnamon)
Handful of berries (I used a mix of blueberries and blackberries)
1 beaten egg
Powdered sugar (optional)
Salt (optional)
Lemon Juice (optional)

Shred your frozen butter like cheese and add to flour. Mix together until it looks like bread crumbs, then start adding water and mixing until you end up with a pie dough consistency. If it gets too sticky, just dust it with more flour. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Cut skinned apples into 1/2" cubes and cook on low with some water and a sprinkle of sugar and spice (to taste). When apples start to get soft, add berries and cook until they burst and apples turn red. I added some lemon juice for additional tartness, but if your apples are already tart, you can skip this step. Next time I might try using cranberries (or elderberries).

Divide dough into 4 pieces and roll out, adding flour if needed. Pile in your apple mix, fold over, and seal. Cut slits in top. Brush with egg mix. Salt lightly. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper and cook at 375F for 30 minutes.

Once done, dust with sugar.