I’m a bit of a pastry snob. Not in an annoying way, but in an endearing way that’s justified and rooted in years of experience. (That’s what I tell myself!) I develop new baking recipes almost every week in the Test Kitchen, so I’m constantly tasting, examining, and critiquing every detail of sweet treats. So when the German-owned grocery store Lidl—famous for its beloved bakery section—opened up in my neighborhood, I knew I needed to try it. What makes the bakery items so popular? Well, for starters, they’re dirt cheap. I’m talking less than a dollar for many. And people genuinely love them. Like really, really love them. I’ve heard countless praises of the famous $0.49 croissants, and as a sucker for anything European, I was curious. I picked up a few items and gave them a try. Here’s my honest review. Apple Turnover ($0.99) Score: 4/10 Great? No. Good for being less than a dollar? For sure. The filling has a bit of a McDonald’s apple pie flavor , but the consistency was too gel-like for me.…