Pork Mince and Apple Savory Turnovers
These Pork Mince and Apple Savory Turnovers offer a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors, drawing inspiration from classic British meat pies reimagined with a modern twist by incorporating fresh apple. Perfect for a hearty lunch or dinner, these turnovers bring a comforting and unique touch to any meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil - extra virgin for rich flavor
500 grams ground pork (minced pork) - preferably organic
1 medium onion - finely chopped
1 medium apple - peeled, cored, and diced; use Granny Smith for tartness
1 clove garlic - minced
1 tsp thyme - freshly chopped
1 tsp salt - to taste
½ tsp ground black pepper - freshly ground- 2 sheets puff pastry - store-bought or homemade, thawed
Egg Wash
1 unit egg - beaten for egg wash
1 tbsp milk - or water, to combine with egg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once shimmering, add the finely chopped onion, and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for another 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the pork mince, cooking until browned, breaking up any clumps with a spoon. This should take about 7-10 minutes.
- Add the diced apple, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the apple is tender. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Roll out each puff pastry sheet slightly on a floured surface and cut into four squares per sheet.
- Spoon a generous amount of the pork and apple mixture onto each pastry square. Fold the pastry over to form a triangle and seal the edges by pressing down with a fork.
- Mix the beaten egg with milk to create the egg wash. Brush the tops of the turnovers with the wash.
- Place the turnovers on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
Notes
For a vegetarian twist, replace the pork mince with a mushroom medley. These turnovers can be prepared in advance; freeze before baking and extend the baking time by 10 minutes when cooking from frozen.
Nutrition
Calories: 1074kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 31gFat: 77gSaturated Fat: 22gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 41gCholesterol: 91mgSodium: 960mgPotassium: 538mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 68IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 5mg
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