Turkish Apple Turnovers Elmali Kurabuje
Delight your taste buds with **Turkish Apple Turnovers (Elmali Kurabiye)**, a traditional Turkish treat that's equal parts tender, buttery, and aromatic. These crescent-shaped pastries feature a melt-in-your-mouth dough made with unsalted butter, yogurt, and a hint of vanilla, encasing a luscious apple-cinnamon filling that's lightly caramelized with sugar. Perfectly golden and dusted with powdered sugar, these turnovers are as beautiful as they are delicious. Made with pantry staples like all-purpose flour and baking powder, they’re effortlessly easy to prepare in just under an hour, making them ideal for tea time, dessert tables, or as a sweet snack. Serve them warm or at room temperature for a taste of authentic Turkish comfort food, and pair them with a steaming cup of tea or rich coffee for a truly indulgent experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams Unsalted butter
- 100 grams Powdered sugar
- 150 grams Plain yogurt
- 50 milliliters Vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 500 grams All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 4 medium Apples (peeled and grated)
- 50 grams Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon powder
- 30 grams Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the unsalted butter (softened), powdered sugar, plain yogurt, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.
In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour and baking powder. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, kneading gently until a soft, non-sticky dough forms.
Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and let it rest while you prepare the filling.
For the filling, add the grated apples, granulated sugar, and cinnamon powder to a medium-sized pan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture becomes soft and the liquid evaporates. Remove from heat and let it cool.
Divide the dough into 12 equal portions and roll each portion into a small ball. Flatten each ball into a circle, about 8-10 cm in diameter.
Place a small spoonful of the cooled apple filling in the center of each circle. Fold the dough over to form a crescent shape and seal the edges by pressing lightly with your fingers.
Arrange the turnovers on the prepared baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden.
Once baked, let the turnovers cool slightly, then dust them generously with powdered sugar before serving.
Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy these Turkish apple turnovers with a cup of tea or coffee!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5146 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 266.9 g | 342% | |
| Saturated Fat | 133.8 g | 669% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 28.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 563 mg | 188% | |
| Sodium | 607 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 660.7 g | 240% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.8 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 260.8 g | ||
| Protein | 63.2 g | 126% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.8 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 460 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 24.2 mg | 134% | |
| Potassium | 1605 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
