Description
Delight in these classic Puff Pastry Apple Turnovers featuring tender cinnamon-spiced apple filling encased in crispy, golden puff pastry. Perfect as a comforting dessert or an indulgent snack, these turnovers are easy to make and beautifully flaky.
Ingredients
Scale
Apple Filling
- 6 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and chopped
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1½ teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons water (for cornstarch mix)
Pastry
- 1 pound (450 grams) frozen or chilled puff pastry
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
To Serve
- Powdered (icing) sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the Apple Filling: Peel, core, and chop the apples into small pieces. Place them in a frying pan with butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Heat over medium until the butter melts and the mixture begins to bubble.
- Simmer Apples: Reduce heat to low and simmer the apples for 10-15 minutes until they are just tender.
- Thicken Filling: Mix cornstarch with 2 teaspoons water and stir into the apple mixture. Cook until thickened. Add a little water if the filling becomes too thick. Then, transfer to a plate to cool.
- Preheat Oven & Prepare Pastry: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line two baking trays with parchment paper. Defrost puff pastry until pliable, chilling again if it becomes too soft.
- Cut Pastry Squares: Cut each sheet of puff pastry into 5-inch by 5-inch (12cm x 12cm) squares.
- Fill Pastry: Spoon the cooled apple filling onto half of each pastry square.
- Seal Turnovers: Brush one edge of each pastry square lightly with egg wash. Fold pastry over the filling to form a triangle or square, pressing edges firmly to seal.
- Prepare for Baking: Place turnovers on the lined baking trays. Cut three slits in the top of each turnover to allow steam to escape. Brush the tops with egg wash.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Cool & Serve: Cool the turnovers on a wire rack, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Use Granny Smith apples for their tartness and firm texture, which holds up well during cooking.
- Butter adds richness to the filling; for a dairy-free version, substitute with a plant-based butter alternative.
- If puff pastry becomes too warm and difficult to handle, chill it briefly before cutting and assembling to regain firmness.
- Egg wash helps achieve a golden, shiny crust. For a vegan option, use a plant-based milk or oil for brushing.
- Turnovers can be served warm or at room temperature and make a wonderful breakfast or dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: apple turnovers, puff pastry dessert, cinnamon apple pastry, baked apple turnovers, easy apple dessert
