Sometimes, a delightful dessert doesn’t require hours in the kitchen. Enter apple turnoversโa sweet, flaky treat that whispers of autumn, while being incredibly simple to prepare. Using store-bought puff pastry and a scrumptious apple filling, these turnovers will have you nibbling more than just one.
Ingredients
- Puff pastry dough โ 450 g (1 pound)
- Granny Smith apples โ 550 g (1 1/4 pounds) or 3 medium
- Butter โ 14 g (1 tablespoon)
- Brown sugar โ 50 g (1/4 cup) lightly packed
- Ground cinnamon โ 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt โ 1/8 teaspoon
- Egg โ 1
- Water โ 1 tablespoon
- Powdered sugar โ 60 g (1/2 cup)
- Heavy whipping cream โ 15 to 30 ml (1 to 2 tablespoons)
Steps to Perfection
- Prepare the Puff Pastry
Thaw the puff pastry dough as per package instructions. Meanwhile, peel and core the apples, then dice into 1/3-inch-thick pieces. - Sautรฉ the Apples
In a pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add diced apples, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt, and simmer until caramelized, approximately 3 more minutes. Set aside to cool. - Shape Your Turnovers
Roll the pastry sheets on a floured surface into an 11-inch (28 cm) square. Slice each into four squares. Spoon a heaping tablespoon of apple filling into the center of each, leaving a half-inch border to seal properly. Brush edges with egg wash (beat egg with water), fold diagonally, and crimp with a fork. - Create Vent and Chill
Cut three slits on each turnover for venting. Lay on a parchment-lined baking sheet, refrigerate for 20 minutes to prevent leakage during baking. - Bake to Golden
Preheat your oven to 200ยฐC (400ยฐF). Brush turnovers with remaining egg wash, bake for 20 to 23 minutes until golden brown and puffed. - Drizzle the Glaze
Mix powdered sugar with whipping cream to reach your desired consistency. Generously glaze warm turnovers.
These turnovers emerge from the oven with an irresistible bakery-quality sheen. The crispy, flaky layers paired with a cinnamon-infused apple center are enriched by that final glaze touch. Fancy a sweet bite of fall? These apple turnovers promise to deliver every time.
