Credit: Duane Beckett (Gemini)
French-style apple turnovers. Credit: Duane Beckett (Gemini)
Difficulty Level: easy
20 min Prep
20 min Cook
40 min Total
8 Servings
Whether classic or with a continental twist, apple turnovers feel like high-quality bakery food, even when you make them at home. And that’s the charm of this recipe.
They’re basically pies you can eat with your hands. With flaky pastry wrapped around warm, cinnamon-sweet apples. All of which is baked until puffed and golden.
If you’ve got a box of puff pastry in the freezer, you’re already halfway there, which still feels like a modern convenience I’ve never stopped taking for granted.
When it comes to this apple turnover recipe, remember to keep the filling thick. They’re great for breakfast, a snack, or dessert with coffee. Check out the ingredients and steps below.
Apple Turnovers Ingredients
- 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed
- 2 apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 1/4 cup of sugar (50g)
- 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon (5ml)
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice (15ml)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon of powdered sugar (15ml)
Apple Turnovers Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, add apples, sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice.
- Cook for 10 minutes until softened. If the mixture looks too juicy, stir in cornstarch and cook 1 minute more.
- Let the filling cool once cooked.
- Roll out the puff pastry slightly and cut into 8 equal rectangles or squares.
- Spoon a mound of apple filling onto one side of each piece, leaving a border. Fold over to make a pocket and press edges to seal, use a fork to crimp.
- Place turnovers on the baking sheet, brush with egg wash, and sprinkle coarse sugar if you like. Cut a small slit on top for steam to release.
- Bake for 25 minutes, until puffed and golden.
- Let them cool for a few and drizzle any sauces or toppings.
Nutrition
Calories: 190cal
Carbohydrate: 25g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 9g
Cholesterol: – -mg
Sodium: 100mg