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Apple Turnovers

Make these easy apple turnovers with puff pastry for a flaky, golden treat filled with cinnamon-spiced apples. A simple apple dessert recipe perfect for fall baking, Thanksgiving, or anytime you need a quick and cozy homemade pastry.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time22 minutes
Total Time37 minutes
Course: Dessert
Servings: 8
Author: Carol

Ingredients

For the Turnovers

  • 1 package puff pastries (2 sheets), thawed
  • 3 Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp water

For the Glaze

  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp heavy whipping cream

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Add the diced apples, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt to a small saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the apples soften and release their juices (about 5-10 minutes). Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
  • Unfold the puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut each sheet into 4 equal squares (cut once lengthwise, then once widthwise). Repeat with the second sheet so you have 8 squares total.
  • Place a spoonful of the apple filling in the center of each pastry square, making sure to drain off any extra liquid so the pastry doesn’t get soggy.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water. Lightly brush the edges of each pastry square with the egg wash.
  • Fold each square over the filling to form a triangle. Press the edges together, then crimp with the tines of a fork to seal completely. Use a sharp knife to cut 2-3 small slits on the top of each turnover for ventilation. Brush the tops with the remaining egg wash.
  • Transfer the turnovers to the prepared baking sheets and bake for 20-22 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed. Allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes.
  • While the turnovers cool, make the glaze: whisk the powdered sugar and heavy cream in a small bowl until smooth.
  • Drizzle the glaze over the turnovers.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.