Apple and Pecan Turnovers

By sheppell

Ingredients

• 1 frozen puff pastry sheet (1/2 of 17.3-oz. pkg.), thawed
• 1/2 cup Cream Cheese Spread
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 - Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and chopped
• 1/3 cup Pecan Pieces, toasted
• 1 egg, lightly beaten

Preparation

Step 1

PREHEAT oven to 400°F. Roll out pastry on lightly floured surface to 14-inch square; cut into 9 equal squares.

MIX cream cheese spread and sugar in medium bowl until well blended. Add apples and pecans; mix well. Spoon evenly onto centers of pastry squares. Brush edges of pastry with egg. Fold each square diagonally in half to form triangle; press edges firmly together until completely sealed. Brush tops with remaining egg.

BAKE 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 375°F. Continue baking 10 minutes or until turnovers are slightly puffed and golden brown. Cool 5 minutes before serving.