Apple turnovers with custard

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupSugar
2tablespoonsCornstarch
2cupsMilk -- or light cream
4mediumsBaking apples
Peeled and cut into 1/4-inch
Slices
1tablespoonLemon juice
2tablespoonsButter or margarine --
Diced
3eachesEgg yolks -- lightly beaten
1tablespoonVanilla extract
cupSugar
¾teaspoonGround cinnamon
1tablespoonCornstarch
Pastry for double-crust pie
Milk

Directions

CUSTARD

TURNOVERS

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 vanilia. 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 corn-starch; 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 in top. Place on greased baking sheets. Chill 15 minutes. Brush with milk. Bake at 400 deg. for 35 minutes. Serve warm with custard.

Yield: 8 servings

Recipe By : Taste of Home