Mini Apple Turnovers

Directions

1. 1
   In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
2. 2
   Refrigerate the egg white.
3. 3
   Beat the egg yolk and 2 tablespoons water into cream cheese mixture.
4. 4
   Gradually beat in flour until well blended.
5. 5
   Shape pastry into a ball.
6. 6
   Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
7. 7
   Meanwhile, in a large skillet, toss apples with sugar and cinnamon.
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   Bring to a boil.
9. 9
   Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until apples are tender.
10. 10
    Remove from the heat.
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    Turn the pastry onto a lightly floured surface.
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    Roll to 1/8-inch thickness; cut into 4-inch circles.
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    Top each circle with apple mixture.
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    Brush edges of pastry with water; fold pastry over filling and seal edges well.
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    In a small bowl, whisk egg white and remaining water; brush over pastry.
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    Sprinkle with additional sugar, if desired.
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    Place on greased baking sheets.
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    Bake at 375 degrees for 18-22 minutes, or until golden brown.
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    Remove to wire racks to cool.
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    Serve with ice cream, if desired.