Description
Delight in these classic apple turnovers made with tender, cinnamon-spiced apples wrapped in flaky puff pastry. Perfectly golden and crisp, these turnovers are easy to prepare and make a wonderful dessert or snack, especially when served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 cups chopped peeled apples
Pastry
- 1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed
Topping
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Vanilla ice cream, optional
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking flaky turnovers.
- Prepare Filling: In a large bowl, mix the sugar, all-purpose flour, and ground cinnamon together. Add the chopped peeled apples and toss thoroughly to coat all the pieces evenly with the spice-sugar mixture.
- Roll Pastry: On a lightly floured surface, roll out each thawed puff pastry sheet into a 12-inch square. Then cut each sheet into four equal squares, preparing the base for your turnovers.
- Fill and Fold: Spoon about 1/2 cup of the apple mixture onto the center of each pastry square. Fold each square diagonally to form triangles and press the edges firmly to seal the turnovers and prevent filling from leaking during baking.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the sealed turnovers on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Apply Topping: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, sugar, and ground cinnamon. Brush this mixture generously over the top of each turnover to add a golden, sugary crust.
- Bake: Bake the turnovers in the preheated oven for 12 to 16 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and puffed up nicely.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool briefly. Serve warm, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent dessert experience.
Notes
- Make sure the puff pastry is fully thawed before rolling for easier handling and better puff.
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a balanced sweet-tart filling.
- To seal edges securely, you can use a little water or egg wash on the pastry edges before folding.
- If you prefer a glossier finish, brush the turnovers with an egg wash instead of butter before baking.
- Turnovers are best enjoyed fresh but can be reheated in the oven to restore their crisp texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 turnover
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
