Apple Turnovers Recipe
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Apple Turnovers Recipe
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My apple turnovers recipe is made completely from scratch with my easy homemade pie crust. They take less than an hour to make and taste SO much better than store-bought. Recipe includes a how-to video!
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Ingredients
- 2 2 batches pie crust dough I recommend using my easy pie crust linked here, it doubles well!
- 4 4 apples cored, peeled and diced into pieces no larger than ½” (see note)
- ⅔ ⅔ cup light brown sugar firmly packed
- 2 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- ½ ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 1 large egg + 1 teaspoon water for egg wash
- 2 2 Tablespoons coarse sugar for sprinkling, optional
Vanilla Glaze
- 1 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 1-2 Tablespoons milk
- ¼ ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F (205C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Begin preparing apple filling by combining chopped apples, brown sugar, butter, cornstarch, cinnamon, and salt in a medium-sized saucepan over medium-low heat.
- Cook, stirring frequently, until butter is melted. Increase heat to medium and continue to cook, bringing mixture to a simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mixture should thicken slightly.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Allow mixture to cool before filling pie dough.
- Prepare turnover dough: Divide pie crust in half and roll out one half onto a clean, lightly floured surface. Roll into a rectangle between ⅛”-¼” thick.
- Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, neatly cut dough into 4 ½” squares and transfer to a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining half of dough (note: you will need to gather the scraps and re-roll them out to make all 10 turnovers).
- Prepare egg wash by whisking together egg and water. Use a pastry brush to lightly brush the surface of each pastry square with egg wash.
- Portion about 1½ Tablespoons of filling just off center of each square. Gently fold over one corner to touch the other to envelope the apple filling. Use the tines of a fork to press and seal the turnovers. Repeat with remaining turnovers.
- Brush the outside of each turnover lightly with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar (or regular granulated sugar), if desired. Use a sharp knife to cut 2-3 small slits to vent.
- Transfer to center rack of 400F (205C) oven and bake for 25 minutes, until pastry is beginning to turn golden brown.
- Allow to cool before topping with icing (if desired).
Vanilla Glaze
- Whisk together powdered sugar, 1 Tablespoon of milk, and vanilla extract. If mixture is too dry, add additional milk, a splash at a time, until mixture ribbons off the spoon.
- Drizzle glaze over cooled turnovers, and enjoy.
Notes
- I recommend using a tart, firm apple like Gala, Fuji, or Granny Smith, but just about any apple will work here!
- You'll need about 1.75lbs/795 grams of apples before peeling/coring/dicing). After dicing you should have about 3 cups/350g of apples.
- You'll need about 1.75lbs/795 grams of apples before peeling/coring/dicing). After dicing you should have about 3 cups/350g of apples.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days, or tightly wrap and freeze for up to several months.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1turnover
Calories
335kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
56g
(19%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
23mg
(8%)
Sodium
180mg
(8%)
Potassium
141mg
(4%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
36g
(72%)
Vitamin A
136IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10turnovers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 335 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1turnover | |
| Calories | 335kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 180mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 141mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 36g | 72% |
| Vitamin A | 136IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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