Orange Fig Turnovers Food

APPLE FIG WALNUT TURNOVERS

Steps:

• Separate egg yolks from whites. Set aside whites for another use or discard. Push the yolks through a fine mesh strainer into a small bowl. Set aside.
• ***The benefit of using hard boiled egg yolks is to add the richness and flavor of the eggs without chemically changing the dough with the addition of raw egg yolks. This way the dough remains soft and light.
• Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt in mixer bowl with a paddle attachment. Add butter pieces and mix on low until it resembles coarse meal.
• Add yolks and cream. Mix until dough just comes together. Cover with a clean dish towel and set aside.
• Preheat oven to 400*. Arrange apple and fig pieces in a 9x13" baking dish. They should be in a well-packed 2" layer. Dot with butter, sprinkle with sugar.
• Bake, stirring every 3-5 minutes, for 10 minutes. Remove from oven as the apples just start to soften. Push fruit together into a mound to finish cooking. Cool to room temperature.
• (These may be baked ahead of time and frozen up to 2 months, or refrigerated up to 3 days. Bring to room temp before using.)
• After the fruit has cooled add walnuts. Stir to combine. Set aside.
• Decrease oven temp to 375*. Prepare baking sheets by lining with parchment.
• Roll out dough to 1/4" thickness. Cut into 3"x3" squares.
• Add a generous tablespoon of the apple mixture to the center of each square. Brush edges with egg wash, fold over, pinch to seal. Place turnovers on baking sheets.
• Brush turnovers with melted butter and sprinkle with sugar. (or wait to drizzle them with icing after they have cooled)
• Bake 15-20 minutes, until light golden brown. Cool on wire rack.
• These will keep 3 days in an airtight container or frozen up to 3 weeks.

ORANGE-FIG TURNOVERS

Steps:

• Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven; preheat to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Combine the orange juice, figs and raisins in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave until hot, about 1 minute. Let sit until the dried fruit is soft, about 10 minutes. Transfer 1 tablespoon of the juice to a food processor, then drain the dried fruit and add to the processor. Add the honey, orange zest, lemon zest and cinnamon and pulse to make a paste. Roll out 1 piece of dough into a 10-inch round on a lightly floured surface. Cut out circles using a 2 1/2-inch cookie cutter. Drop 1 teaspoon of the dried fruit paste in the center of each circle; fold the dough over to form a half-moon shape, pinching the edges together to seal. Crimp the edges with a fork, then poke a few small holes in the top of each. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling. Transfer the turnovers to the prepared baking sheets; bake, switching the pans halfway through, until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes on the baking sheets, then transfer to racks to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

ORANGES AND FIGS IN SPICED RED WINE

Steps:

• Combine the wine, sugar and bouquet garni in a saucepan large enough to contain the oranges and figs in a single layer. Bring to a simmer, covered, over moderate heat. Add the figs and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the oranges and turn them for 3 to 4 minutes, turning them so they cook evenly. Turn the heat off and let the oranges and figs cool in the syrup.
• Remove them to a serving bowl. Reduce the syrup by half and let cool. Discard bouquet garni and spoon syrup over figs and oranges. Garnish with walnuts or pistachios if you wish.

ORANGE TURNOVERS

Steps:

• 1. Measure Ever Ready Blend into bowl
• 2. Add Milk and stir until a soft dough is formed
• 3. Turn onto a lightly floured board and knead 30 seconds
• 4. Mix together remaining ingredients
• 5. Roll dough 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick and cut int o 2 inch rounds or squares
• 6. Place 1 TBSP of brown sugar mixture on each round or square,moisten edges and fold over
• 7. Place on baking sheet (covered with parchment paper) and press edges with fork to seal
• 8. Brush with milk and bake in a hot oven (425 degrees) for 10 minutes
• 9. Makes about 2 dozen Enjoy :-)