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Appelflappen recipe (Dutch apple turnovers)

Make your own Dutch apple turnovers with this recipe. In The Netherlands, we make these for New Year's Eve, but also enjoy them any time of the year.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients 
Metric | US Customary

  • 6 puff pastry squares
  • 1 apple use a big one
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 egg
  • extra cinnamon sugar

Instructions

  • Peel and dice the apple. Place the apple pieces in a bowl and add the sugar and cinnamon. Stir well to combine.
  • Spread the apple-cinnamon filling over the puff pastry slices, leaving the edges free of the filling. Fold in half diagonally and press down the edges with a fork.
  • Beat the egg and brush the apple turnovers with it, then sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
  • Bake for 15-18 minutes at 200 °C/400 ℉ (conventional).
How to store
Keep them covered outside the fridge for about 2-3 days.