Easy Apple Turnovers
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Easy Apple Turnovers
Description
The recipe starts with thawed puff pastry rolled into a square then cut into four smaller squares for individual turnovers. The filling is made by gently cooking peeled and cubed apples with brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon to soften them slightly and create a flavorful sauce. Cornstarch mixed with water thickens the filling to prevent it from releasing too much moisture during baking.
Each puff pastry square is brushed with egg wash, then filled with cooled apple mixture before folding into triangles and sealing edges by pressing with a fork. Additional egg wash is applied on top and slits are cut for steam release. The turnovers bake at 400°F until golden brown and flaky.
Optionally, a glaze made from powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla can be drizzled once cooled to enrich the flavor and appearance. The flaky, buttery pastry contrasts the warmly spiced, tender apples.
Leftovers store well refrigerated up to four days or can be frozen for up to four weeks. Reheating in an air fryer or oven restores flakiness better than a microwave, which softens the pastry.
Ingredients
- 1 package puff pastry approximately 17 ounces
- 1 egg
Apple Filling
- 3 medium apple peeled, cored, and cut ¼-inch cubes
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Remove puff pastry from the freezer to thaw.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine apples with brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Mix 2 tablespoons of water and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Add to the apple mixture.
- Cover and cook stirring occasionally until softened, about 4 minutes or until very slightly softened and the sauce has thickened. Remove from the heat and cool.
- Lightly dust the work surface with flour. Gently roll the puff pastry into a 14-inch square. Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to cut it into 4 squares.
- Whisk the egg with 1 tablespoon water and brush the edges of the 4 pieces with the egg wash.
- Divide the cooled apple mixture over the pastry. Fold each turnover diagonally and press the edges with a fork to seal. Brush the tops with remaining egg wash and with a knife, cut a couple of small slits in each turnover. Sprinkle with additional sugar if desired.
- Bake 25-30 minutes or until puffed and golden. Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Any apple variety can be used; adjust cooking time to ensure apples remain tender but not mushy.
- Leftover turnovers keep refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 4 weeks in a sealed bag.
- Reheat turnovers in an air fryer or oven at low temperature to restore pastry crispness, as microwaving softens them.
- Optional glaze made with powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla enhances sweetness and appearance.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4turnovers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 510 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 510 | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 62g | 21% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 196mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 220mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 223IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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