This delicious chaussons aux pommes, or apple turnovers, recipe from Toddler Recipes Australia is the perfect treat for toddlers! This easy recipe is great for even beginners when it comes to baking and offers a sweet balance of crusty phyllo pastry and sugary apples - perfect for the little ones! Give this recipe a go for a treat your toddler will love!

General Information

Servings: 4 Keywords: Apple, chaussons, puff pastry Calories: 467 kcal Protein: 4.5 g Carbs: 37.5 g Fats: 28.5 g Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 500g Apples, peeled, cored, and cubed
• 80g Caster sugar
• 20g Plain flour
• 10g Ground cinnamon
• 50g Butter, softened
• 1 sheet Frozen puff pastry, thawed
• 1 Egg, beaten

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 200°C (392°F).
2. In a bowl, combine apples, sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.
3. In a separate bowl, add butter and using a spatula, cream it until it’s light and fluffy.
4. On a lightly floured surface, unroll puff pastry and spread the creamed butter evenly onto it.
5. Add apple mixture in the center of the pastry, leaving a 5cm border.
6. Bring the edges of the pastry together and pinch to seal.
7. Using a fork, crimp the edges of the chausson, and brush it with the beaten egg.
8. Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
9. Let cool before serving.

Recommended Sides

Serve these chaussons with a side of fruit and a dollop of whipped cream. Apple sauce and vanilla ice cream are also great accompaniments. You’ll be singing cha-Cha-Chaussons!