Mini Apple Turnovers

Name: Mini Apple Turnovers
Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 3/4 cup butter, softened; 1 egg, separated; 3 tablespoons cold water, divided; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 7 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples (about 6 medium); 3/4 cup sugar; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; Additional sugar, optional; Vanilla ice cream, optional

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Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 egg, separated
3 tablespoons cold water, divided
2 cups all-purpose flour
7 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples (about 6 medium)
3/4 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Additional sugar, optional
Vanilla ice cream, optional

Directions

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