Chicken, Apple, & Brie Mini Pastries
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Serves: 6
 
Ingredients
  • FILLING:
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter (I used salted butter)
  • 1 large shallot, minced (I substituted half an onion)
  • 1 tart apple, peeled and chopped
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh sage (I used thyme)
  • 1⁄8 tsp ground nutmeg (I omitted this)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 3⁄4 cup apple cider (I substituted chicken stock)
  • 1 tbsp brandy, optional (I omitted this)
  • 2 cups shredded roasted chicken breast
  • 1⁄2 recipe Shortcut Puff Pastry (see below recipe) or 1 box of prepared puff pastry
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten with 1 tbsp water
  • 8 oz soft Brie, sliced
Instructions
  1. Filling: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add shallot and apple; sauté until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in sage and nutmeg; season to taste with salt and pepper.
  2. Sprinkle flour over mixture, stirring to coat. Add cider, reduce heat and simmer until thickened. Stir in brandy, if using. Stir in chicken and simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool completely.
  3. Divide puff pastry in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll one half into a 15- by 10-inch (37.5 by 25 cm) rectangle. Using pizza cutter or a sharp knife, cut rectangle into six 5-inch (12.5 cm) squares. Repeat with remaining dough.
  4. Brush edges of squares with egg wash. Place about 1⁄4 cup (60 mL) chicken mixture in center of each square. Top with 1 slice Brie. Fold squares in half diagonally, enclosing filling. Pinch together edges to seal, and crimp with the tines of a fork. Brush tops with egg wash.
  5. Place pies, on parchment lined baking sheet, in freezer for 30 minutes, until firm. Meanwhile, position oven racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  6. Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, switching positions of baking sheets halfway through if using 2 sheets, until pastry is puffed and deep golden brown. Let pies cool on sheets on wire racks for 5 minutes before serving.
  7. Makes 12 turnovers.
Recipe by Hidden Ponies at https://hiddenponies.com/2013/06/chicken-apple-brie-mini-pastries/