Sweet Onion Turnover Recipes

SWEET ONION CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, saute onions in butter until tender. Place half of onions in a greased 2-qt. baking dish; sprinkle with half of the cracker crumbs and cheese. Repeat layers. , Bake, uncovered, until golden brown and bubbly, 25-30 minutes.

BLAAK CHEESE AND SWEET ONION TURNOVERS

Steps:

• For the blaak onion jam: Caramelize the onions in the butter until tender and golden brown. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add the balsamic vinegar and cook until the vinegar thickens, about 1 hour. Add the syrup and cook until the mixture thickens, about 1 hour longer. Serve at room temperature. Keep in refrigerator for up to 1 week.
• For the turnovers: Pulse together the flour, sugar and salt in a food processor until combined. Add the butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some fat pea-size pieces. Add the yogurt and pulse until just combined and the dough holds together when pressed between your fingers. Transfer to a sheet of plastic wrap, shape into a flat disk and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 1 day. The dough can be frozen for longer storage up to 3 months. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Let the dough sit until slightly softened (this makes rolling easier), 10 minutes. On a lightly-floured work surface roll the dough out to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out 16 rounds using 3-inch round cutters (re-roll scraps if necessary). Mix together the cheese, onion jam and mustard. Spoon a level teaspoon of cheese filling onto half of each round, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Brush the border with egg-water mixture; fold the top over and pinch to seal. Place 1 inch apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet and brush the tops with the egg-water mixture. Bake until golden brown and crisp, about 35 minutes.

SWEET ONION TURNOVERS

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt; cut in 3/4 cup butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• Gradually, add water, tossing with a fork until mixture forms a ball.
• Shape into a flattened ball; wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate.
• In a large skillet, cook the onions, rosemary and thyme in remaining butter over medium-low heat until onions begin to turn golden brown.
• Add broth and pepper; cook over high heat until liquid is absorbed. Cool slightly.
• In a bowl, beat eggs; set aside 2 tablespoons. Stir cream and mustard into remaining beaten eggs. Stir in breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese and onion mixture.
• Divide dough into six portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 6-inch circle.
• Place on two greased baking sheets. Spoon about 1/2 cup onion mixture on one side of each. Fold dough over filling; press edges with a fork to seal.
• Brush with reserved beaten egg. Bake at 400 F for 20-25 minutes or until filling reaches 160 degrees and crust is golden brown.

SWEET ONION TURNOVER

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt. Cut in 3/4 cup butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add water tossing with a fork until mixture forms a ball. Shape into a flattened ball; wrap in plastic and refrigerate.
• In a large skillet cook onions rosemary and thyme until onions begin to turn golden brown. Add broth and pepper; cook over high heat until liquid is absorbed. Cool slightly.
• In a bowl, beat eggs and set aside 2 T.
• Stir cream and mustard into remaining beaten eggs. Stir in bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and onion mixture.
• Divide dough into six portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a six inch circle.
• Place on two greased baking sheets. Spoon 1/2 cup onion mixture on one side of each.
• Fold dough over filling; press edges with fork to seal. Brush with reserved beaten egg.
• Bake at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until filling reaches 160 degrees and crust is golden brown.

CHOCOLATE TURNOVERS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
• Place the puff pastry on a lightly floured work surface. Sprinkle the pastry with a little flour and roll out to form a 12inch square. Brush away any excess flour and trim the edges to make a perfect square.
• Cut the puff pastry into nine 3 1/2inch squares. Transfer them to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and heavy cream. Neatly brush a little of the egg wash along 2 of the edges of each square. Place the chocolate, divided equally, and 1/4 teaspoon of the almonds on each square. Fold down the unwashed edges to enclose the chocolate, forming a triangle. Using your fingers, gently but firmly press the puff pastry edges together to seal them.
• Place the baking sheet in the freezer for 20 minutes, or until the pastry is thoroughly chilled. Remove from the freezer and brush the tops of the turnovers with the remaining egg wash.
• Place in the oven and bake until the turnovers are puffed and golden, about 15 minutes.