Puff Pastry Apple Turnovers
Puff Pastry Apple Turnovers are a delicious, flaky dessert filled with warm caramelized apples and cinnamon. These golden-brown turnovers are perfect for a quick, sweet treat. Drizzle with a simple glaze for an extra touch of sweetness!
Ingredients
- Ingredients
- 2 Granny Smith apples peeled, cored, and diced
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 sheets puff pastry thawed
- 1 egg beaten (for egg wash)
For the Glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 Tbsp heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400˚F and remove the puff pastry from the freezer to thaw while preparing the apple filling.
- In a medium pot, melt butter and add diced apples, cooking and stirring occasionally until softened.
- Reduce heat and stir in brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt, allowing the mixture to simmer and become caramelized.
- Remove from heat and set aside to cool before proceeding.
- Use a rolling pin to roll out the thawed pastry and cut into squares with a pizza cutter.
- Place the cooled apple mixture on each square, ensuring at least a ½" border. Then beat together egg and water, brushing the eggwash on the edges before crimping with a fork to seal.
- Arrange the turnovers on a parchment-lined baking sheet, make small slits with a paring knife, brush with more eggwash, and bake until golden and puffed.
Notes
To prevent leaking from the pastries, it's a good idea to refrigerate them uncovered for about 20 minutes before brushing with the egg wash and baking, though this step is optional. If you're planning to make ahead, you can freeze the turnovers after you fold them, but be sure not to apply eggwash before freezing. After freezing, store them in a ziptop bag for up to 6 months. When you're ready to bake, just cook from frozen, place the turnovers on a baking sheet, brush with egg wash, and bake at 400°F for 25 minutes. For storing leftovers, keep them on the counter for up to 1 day or place them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.