Makes: 3 apple turnovers
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
For the apple filling:
2 apples, peeled, cored and diced into small, even-sized cubes
A splash of apple juice
1–2 tsp ground cinnamon (to taste)
A splash of maple syrup (to taste)
For the turnovers:
3 sheets of organic rice paper (I used Yakso)
1 large egg
A splash of dairy-free milk (I used Alpro Organic No Sugars Soya Milk)
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the topping:
Demerara sugar
A little ground cinnamon
Method:
Preheat the oven to 180°C fan.
Prepare the apple filling. Peel, core and dice the apples into small, even-sized cubes. Add to a saucepan with a splash of apple juice, cinnamon and maple syrup. Cook over a medium heat for around 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples have softened but still hold their shape. Set aside to cool slightly.
In a shallow bowl, whisk together the egg, a splash of dairy-free milk and vanilla extract until combined. Dip one sheet of rice paper into the egg mixture, coating both sides. Allow it to soften until flexible, then carefully lift out and place flat onto a clean surface.
Spoon some of the apple mixture onto the lower-left quarter of the rice paper, leaving a little space around the edges. Fold the rice paper in half over the filling, then continue folding it over itself to create a neat triangle, enclosing the apple filling. Repeat with the remaining rice paper sheets and apple filling until you have three turnovers.
Sprinkle the top with a little demerara sugar and cinnamon for a lovely golden, crunchy finish.
Line a baking tray with greaseproof paper and arrange the turnovers with a little space between each one so they don't touch. Bake in a preheated oven for approximately 30 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
Allow to cool slightly before serving warm with a generous dollop of your favourite dairy free yoghurt. Enjoy!
N.B. Rice paper can vary between brands, so keep an eye on your turnovers towards the end of baking. You're looking for a lovely golden colour and a crisp exterior.