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Apple turnovers dusted in powdered sugar on a plate. One turnover is cut in half.

Apple Turnover Recipe

This apple turnover recipe is made with a caramelised apple filling infused with ground cinnamon and vanilla, all encased in a flaky and buttery puff pastry dough. It's a fantastic go-to apple dessert that you can make in no time at home.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 374kcal
Author: Anna

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Rolling Pin
  • Pastry brush
  • Knife
  • Parchment paper

Ingredients

  • 2 sheets of store-bought puff pastry or make 1 batch of my Rough puff pastry instead
  • 500 g firm apples peeled, cored, and diced into ¼” cubes
  • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 80 g white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Egg wash

  • 1 small egg
  • 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

  • In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sugar, salt, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon. Mix well.
  • Add the diced apples to the skillet and mix. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until the apples are soft and the sauce has caramelized.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat and allow the apple mixture to cool down completely. Place in a bowl and refrigerate to speed up the process.
  • Preheat your oven to 200°C (395°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • On a lightly floured surface, cut each puff pastry sheet into four even squares (about 5 ½“ by 5 ½“ or 14cm by 14cm each).
  • Place about 2 tablespoons of the prepared apple filling in the center of each square.
  • Beat the small egg and 1 tablespoon of water together to create an egg wash. Brush the edges of each pastry square with the egg wash.
  • Fold each square diagonally to create a triangle, enclosing the apple filling. Use a fork to crimp and seal the edges securely.
  • Brush the tops of the turnovers with the remaining egg wash, and make a couple of small slits on the tops to allow steam to escape while baking.
  • Optionally, you can sprinkle some sugar over the turnovers before baking. Place the turnovers on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20-23 minutes, or until the turnovers are puffy and golden.
  • Once baked, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool down slightly until they are warm to the touch.

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Notes

Store them at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Freeze them before or after baking for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Apple Turnover Recipe
Serving Size
 
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
374
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
23
g
35
%
Saturated Fat
 
7
g
44
%
Trans Fat
 
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
12
g
Cholesterol
 
28
mg
9
%
Sodium
 
812
mg
35
%
Potassium
 
108
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
 
39
g
13
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
7
g
8
%
Protein
 
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
 
152
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
 
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
 
15
mg
2
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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