Description

Puff Pastry Apple Turnovers are golden, flaky hand pies filled with cinnamon-spiced apple filling. These easy-to-make treats are perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a cozy snack, offering bakery-style flavor and texture in every bite.

Ingredients

1 package puff pastry sheets (2 sheets, thawed if frozen)
2–3 apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Gala), peeled, cored, and diced
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tbsp brown sugar (optional)
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp cornstarch or all-purpose flour
1 egg (for egg wash)
1 tbsp water (for egg wash)
1/2 cup powdered sugar (optional glaze)
1–2 tsp milk (for glaze)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine diced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar (if using), cinnamon, lemon juice, and cornstarch.
Cook for 5–7 minutes until apples are tender and the mixture has thickened. Let cool slightly.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry and cut each sheet into 3 equal squares, making 6 squares total.
Place a spoonful of the apple filling in the center of each square. Fold each into a triangle and press the edges with a fork to seal.
Beat the egg with water and brush the tops of each turnover with the egg wash.
Cut a small slit or poke holes in the tops to allow steam to escape.
Bake for 18–22 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.
Optional: Mix powdered sugar with milk to form a glaze and drizzle over slightly cooled turnovers before serving.

Notes

Use firm apples to prevent them from turning mushy.Seal edges well and vent the tops to avoid bursting during baking.Add chopped nuts or caramel for added flavor and texture.Freeze unbaked turnovers for easy make-ahead baking.Reheat in the oven to maintain crispness—avoid the microwave.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 turnover
Calories: 280
Sugar: 14g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 17g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 25mg