Easy Apple Turnovers
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cgranny smith apples)
(peeled, cored and chopped
- ⅓ cgranulated white sugar
- 1 ½ tspground cinnamon
- 2 tbspall purpose flour)
(plus a little more
- one 17.3-ounce package puff pastry
thawed according to package directions
- 1 largeegg)
(lightly beaten with 1 tablespoon water
- 1 cpowdered sugar
- ½ tspvanilla extract
- 1 tbspmilk
Directions
Prepare the apples:
- 1
To a medium saucepan, add the chopped apple, sugar, and cinnamon and stir well to coat the apple. Put the saucepan over medium heat, cover it, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the flour and cook 30 seconds more, stirring constantly. Cool to room temperature. You should have about 1 cup of apple filling.
Assemble and bake the turnovers:
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line 2 large baking trays with parchment paper or silpat liners.
- 2
Unfold the puff pastry sheets, and roll them both out on a lightly floured surface to a square about 10 inches. Cut each sheet into 4 equal parts. Place 2 tablespoons of apple filling in the center of each of the 8 puff pastry squares. Lightly brush 2 adjacent sides of each pastry square with eggwash, and fold them over onto the non-eggwashed edges to form triangles.
- 3
Arrange the pastries on the prepared baking trays. Lightly brush the tops with more eggwash. Crimp the sides of each pastry with a fork. Use a paring knife to cut 3 small slits in the top of each pastry. Bake until the pastries are puffed and golden, about 18 to 25 minutes minutes, rotating the trays once halfway through. Cool completely before glazing.
Glaze the turnovers:
- 1
To a medium bowl, add the powdered sugar and vanilla. While stirring with a fork, add enough milk so that it forms a glaze consistency. Transfer the pastries to a wire rack. Drizzle the glaze on top. Let the glaze set before serving.
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About this Recipe
Craving a cozy, comforting dessert that tastes homemade but comes together with ease? These Easy Apple Turnovers deliver classic spiced apple goodness nestled in flaky pastry, perfect for any occasion.
What makes these turnovers truly special is the ingenious use of store-bought puff pastry, transforming a seemingly complex pastry into an accessible delight for any home baker. The generous filling of tart Granny Smith apples, sweetened and spiced with cinnamon, creates a perfect balance of flavors and textures in every bite.
Prepare for a delightful experience with every bite of these easy apple turnovers. You'll encounter a beautifully golden, flaky pastry exterior that gives way to a tender, warmly spiced apple filling. The tartness of the Granny Smith apples is perfectly complemented by the subtle sweetness of the sugar and the comforting aroma of cinnamon, making each turnover a delightful treat. A simple vanilla glaze adds a touch of creamy sweetness, rounding out this classic dessert, offering a satisfying bite of comfort with just 467 calories per serving.
While Granny Smith apples offer the ideal tart balance, you can experiment with other firm, baking-friendly apples like Honeycrisp or Braeburn for a sweeter filling. Adjust the cinnamon to your preference, or add a pinch of nutmeg or allspice for extra warmth. For a richer glaze, you could swap the milk for a touch of cream.
These apple turnovers are perfect for a weekend brunch, a comforting afternoon treat with coffee, or a simple yet elegant dessert for a casual gathering. Serve them warm, perhaps alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream, for an extra indulgent experience.