Description

These homemade apple turnovers are crisp, golden, and filled with a deliciously spiced apple filling! Made with flaky puff pastry and a sweet cinnamon apple center, they’re way better than store-bought. Serve them warm with whipped cream for dipping or try the cream-filled version for an extra treat!

Ingredients

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Apple Turnover Filling:

4 Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced into 1.25 cm (1/2-inch) cubes (~6 cups)
2 tsp cornstarch
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 pinch salt

Apple Turnovers:

2 sheets puff pastry, butter-based (25 cm/10-inch squares)
1 egg, whisked

Optional Cream-Filled Version:

2 batches stabilized whipped cream or stiff whipped cream

Serving Extras (Optional):

Whipped cream for dipping
Powdered sugar for dusting

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Instructions

1. Make the Apple Filling:

In a large saucepan, toss apples with cornstarch.
Add cinnamon, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt.
Cook over medium-high heat, stirring regularly, for 5 minutes until apples are softened but still hold their shape.
Transfer filling to a large plate and let it cool completely.

2. Prepare the Turnovers:

Line a cutting board or tray with parchment paper.
Cut each puff pastry sheet into 4 squares (12.5 cm/5 inches).
Brush two edges of each square with egg wash.
Place apple filling on one side, avoiding excess sauce.

3. Fold & Seal:

Fold pastry over into a triangle and seal edges with a fork dipped in flour.
Transfer to the parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for 20 minutes (helps with puffing).

4. Bake the Turnovers:

Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) (or 180°C fan).
Slide parchment with turnovers onto a baking tray.
Brush tops with egg wash and stab 3 times for venting.
Bake for 25 minutes, or until golden brown.

5. Serve Warm:

Dust with powdered sugar and serve with whipped cream for dipping.

Optional Cream-Filled Version

Let turnovers fully cool on a rack.
Split them open along the seam and pipe in whipped cream.

Notes

Best Apples: Granny Smith apples work best for a tart contrast against the sweet filling.
Puff Pastry Tips: Keep pastry cold for the best rise and flakiness.
Extra Filling: Use leftover apple filling as a topping for pancakes, waffles, or ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 turnover
Calories: 320 kcal
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 35mg