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Apple Turnover Recipe – flaky puff pasty and homemade apple pie filling make for the perfect fall treat! Great for breakfast or dessert!
I love fall and baking with apples. There is just something about when the weather starts to cool off that has me craving all the fall treats! Caramel Apple Pie Bars are a must every year!
Or if you are thinking more of a cocktail then Apple Cider Moscow Mule is a fun drink for fall get togethers. There is just so much to do with apples!
One treat I always thought of as a bakery treat is a turnover. I am not sure why I never thought to make them at home. But it doesn’t really matter what fruit you use, this is such an easy turnover recipe you can swap out the apples for peaches, cherries or whatever your favorite is. For this apple turnover recipe the apples are coated in cinnamon and brown sugar, so they are perfect for fall!
Caramel apples are a traditional fall dessert, and these Mini Caramel Apples are a fun idea to make at home and get the kids involved. So many different ways to top them, everyone can make their favorite.
This apple turnover recipe starts with store bought puff pastry. There is no shame in taking a little help from the store here! You could use your favorite homemade pie crust if you wanted, but the puff pastry makes them extra flaky and delicious. Much more like a bakery version to me.
To make the apple pie filling you cook together diced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, butter, a little lemon juice and cornstarch. The apples cook down a little bit and it gets all thick and delicious! After it cools for a few minutes you just fill the puff pastry and bake! Way easier to make than you think!
The one thing I did leave off these apple turnovers is a glaze. Sometimes you see a white vanilla glaze drizzled over the top. I think the apple filling is sweet enough, so I leave it off. But it is definitely something you can add if you want.
And if you are a huge fan of apple desserts, don’t miss my Apple Blondies! Chunks of apples in blondies with a brown sugar frosting is a great fall treat you don’t want to miss.
Apple Turnovers
Ingredients
- 3 cups apples, peeled and diced (about 3 large apples)
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 Tablespoons raw sugar, optional
Instructions
- In a skillet heat apples, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice and cornstarch until boiling, stirring frequently. Simmer for about 5 minutes until it thickens slightly. Let it cool slightly.
- Preheat oven to 400º F.
- Unfold puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Gently roll puff pastry into a 12 inch by 12 inch square. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, divide into 4 equal squares.
- Scoop about 1/4 cup of apple mixture into the corner of each square of pastry. Fold the pastry diagonally over the apple filling and seal by using a fork to press the edges together. Repeat until you have 8 turnovers. Place on a lined baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.
- Mix together egg and water until well blended. Brush the egg wash over all of the pastry triangles.
- Sprinkle with sugar if using. Bake for 18-22 minutes until puffed up and golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool before serving.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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These look like total perfection, these need to happen asap!
I will definitely be making these for the next get together !!
Those looks flaky and perfect. I LOVE apple season!
My daughter favorite dessert of all time is apple turnovers. I can’t wait to make this for her!
These look soooo flaky and perfect!
One of my favorites for fall! Perfectly crispy with delicious apple flavor!
Mouthwatering! How good these apple turnovers look! So delish!