Apple Chicken Turnovers

Directions

1. In medium bowl, combine chicken, apple, cheese, green onion, salt and pepper.

2. Place thawed crust on a lightly floured surface and using a 3-inch (7.5 cm) round cookie-cutter, cut 5 rounds from each pie crust. Using a rolling pin, re-roll scraps and cut 4 more rounds.

3. Preheat oven to 425°F (225C). Place 2 tbsp (25 mL) of filling in the centre of each round, fold round in half and pinch slightly to secure. Using the tines of a fork, crimp around edge of turnover to prevent filling from spilling out and arrange on a parchment lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining rounds and filling (you will have to use two baking sheets).

4. With a sharp paring knife, cut a small slit in the top of each turnover and brush with egg mixture.

5. Bake turnovers in preheated oven until golden, about 12 minutes.

Chef Tip: Don’t have a cooked chicken on hand? An equal amount of roasted sliced or shaved turkey from your deli can be easily substituted.

*Variety Tip: For best results, use Ontario Empire, Crispin, Idared, Golden Delicious, Cortland or Spartan apples.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Ontario Apple Growers at onapples.com.