Valentina Ablaev
Homemade apple turnovers are how you bring fall into your home! Flakey puff pastry turnovers loaded with a cinnamon apple filling, drizzled with a sweet glaze, it doesn’t get better than that! Not to mention, the entire process takes less than 10 minutes of hands-on effort! It’s like the flavors of a homemade apple pie with less than half the effort!
Apple Pastries Galore
I love anything and everything apple, and this turnover is no exception! Just like our apple puff pastry braid, this turnover recipe is made easy thanks to premade puff pastry. You don’t have to stop there, because we also have an apple crumble recipe made entirely from scratch, and if that’s not enough, treat yourself to an apple coffee cake; we have it all!
Ingredients for Apple Turnovers
When it comes to baking, it doesn’t get easier than this!
- Apples – Granny Smith apples are the best for desserts! They’re not too sweet and cook down to a tender texture. Peel the apples for the best texture and flavor. However, just about any apple will work.
- Filling – Sugar and cinnamon add a great flavor to the filling, and cornstarch acts as a thickening agent.
- Puff pastry – Store-bought puff pastry dough makes for a great dough without the labor of making it from scratch! Easy peasy!
- Glaze – A mix of powdered sugar and milk makes for the best drizzle.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of ingredients and quantities.
Tools for this Recipe
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- A large baking sheet is a must for baking a batch of these apple turnovers.
- The filling is made in a small saucepan, but you can also use a nonstick pan.
How to Make Apple Turnovers – Easy Recipe
The easiest step-by-step pastry recipe:
- Make apple turnover filling. Add the filling ingredients to a saucepan and cook over medium heat until the apples are tender, but not mushy. Once cooked, set the filling aside to cool.
2. Assemble. Cut the puff pastry sheet into eight squares with a sharp knife. Spoon an equal amount of apple mixture into the corner of each square, fold over, and seal the edges with a fork.
3. Fold. Add the turnovers to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and use a sharp knife to score lines.
4. Bake. Brush the turnovers with egg wash and bake at 400°F for 20-25 minutes or until the turnovers are golden brown.
Remove from the oven and allow them to cool. Whisk together milk and powdered sugar to create the drizzle. Once the turnovers are cooled, pour the drizzle over the top.
Expert Tips:
- Glaze. To achieve the perfect hardened glaze, refrain from drizzling until the turnover is thoroughly cooled.
- Serve. Top the turnovers with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the most delicious combination.
Store & Reheat
- Storage. Apple turnovers can remain fresh at room temperature for a few hours, but if you want to store them for up to 2 days, the best way is in the refrigerator, wrapped tightly.
- Reheat. Enjoy the apple turnover cold straight out of the fridge, or warm! Add the turnover to the air fryer and heat at 350°F for a few minutes, or until warm.
More Baking Recipes
If you enjoyed this apple turnover recipe, be sure to try our other dessert recipes; here are some of our favorites:
Pastry Desserts- Cupcakes & Muffins
- Cookies & Bars
- Cupcakes & Muffins
- Pastry Desserts
- Pastry Desserts
- No-Bake Desserts
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Apple Turnovers
Ingredients
filling:
- 4 granny smith apples peeled and diced (1 lb unpeeled)
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
apple turnover:
- 2 square puff pastry sheets
- 1 egg
- 1 Tbsp water
glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 ½ Tbsp milk or lemon juice see notes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F at step 2. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add the ingredients for the filling to a saucepan and stir. Cook over medium/low heat until the apples are tender, not mushy, about 5 minutes. Set the filling aside to completely cool.
- Cut the pastry sheets – cut each puff pastry sheet into four equal parts, resulting in eight squares.
- Spoon the apple filling onto one corner of the square. Fold over the corner and press down with a fork to seal the turnover.
- Whisk the egg and water, and brush the top of the turnover. If desired, cut slashes in each turnover (optional).
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
- Combine the powdered sugar with the milk for the glaze. Once cooled, drizzle the glaze.
Notes
- Only drizzle the turnovers once they are cooled completely.
- For a sweeter glaze, use milk for the liquid. If you like a hint of lemon, use lemon juice for a tangy glaze.
- Serve the apple turnover with vanilla ice cream for an incredible combination.
Nutrition
FAQ’s
If using frozen puff pastry, allow it to come to room temperature before using.
Instead of Granny Smith apples, you can use Pink Lady, Fuji, or Gala apples!
Yes, in order to get a cooked-through apple filling, you want to cook the apples down just a little.
