Bake these delightful apple turnovers for a taste of fall. They are flaky, buttery, and filled with sweet, spiced apples. Perfect for a cozy treat.
Author:Sofia Fontaine
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:40 minutes
Yield:8 turnovers
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
3 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
1 tablespoon turbinado sugar (optional, for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, combine the diced apples, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice.
Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the apple mixture and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are slightly softened. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Unfold the puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Cut each sheet into four equal squares.
Spoon about 2-3 tablespoons of the apple filling onto one half of each pastry square, leaving a small border.
Fold the other half of the pastry over the filling to create a triangle or rectangle. Crimp the edges with a fork to seal.
Place the turnovers on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with the beaten egg wash.
If desired, sprinkle with turbinado sugar for extra crunch.
Cut a few small slits in the top of each turnover to allow steam to escape.
Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the turnovers are golden brown and puffed.
Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
You can use a variety of apples like Honeycrisp, Gala, or Fuji.
For a richer flavor, add a pinch of allspice or ginger to the apple filling.
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or a dusting of powdered sugar.