Golden Apple Triangles

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   Heat oven to 375 degrees.

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   In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and cinnamon; set aside.

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   In another bowl, mix apples, remaining granulated sugar, lemon juice and salt.

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   Let sit 5 minutes, and drain, reserving juice.

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   On a floured work surface, roll out a sheet of puff pastry to a rectangle roughly 9 by 12 inches.

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   Cut into 6 squares, and place 1 tablespoon apple filling in center of each.

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   Lightly brush edges with reserved apple juice; fold into triangles, and seal edges by crimping with a fork.

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   Repeat with remaining puff pastry and filling.

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   Transfer turnovers to freezer, and freeze until firm, at least 15 minutes.

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    Turnovers can be kept frozen in zipper-lock freezer bags up to 1 month.

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    Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or nonstick pan liners.

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    Brush tops of frozen turnovers with apple juice, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar and arrange on baking sheets.

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    (If reserved apple juice is no longer available, use commercial juice or water.)

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    Sprinkle with coarse sugar.

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    Bake until well browned, 20 to 25 minutes, rotating pans halfway through baking time.

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    Let cool slightly before serving.

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