How to Make Apple Turnovers
Introducing my Homemade Apple Turnovers with apple pie-like filling, flaky puff pastry dough and topped off with a sweet glaze!
Servings 8
Ingredients
- 1 package 17.3 oz frozen puff pastry, thawed according to instructions on package
- 4 medium about 3 cups Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and diced
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon apple pie spice
- 1 egg for egg wash
- 1 tablespoon water for egg wash
Glaze
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
Cinnamon Sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mat
- Unfold puff pastry and lightly roll out on a floured work surface with a rolling pin, just enough to seal seams
- Cut into 4 equal squares, about 5 inch.
- Peel, core and dice apples and add to large bowl. Drizzle with lemon juice and toss to coat to prevent browning.
- Add brown sugar, cinnamon and apple pie spice to the apples and toss to coat
- Spoon apple mixture into the center of each puff pastry square
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water. Brush edges with egg wash.
- Fold over edges to create a triangle. Use a fork to crimp the edges then place on baking sheet.
- Cut a small slit or two in the top of the pastry. Brush top with egg wash. Place on baking sheet.
- Bake for 16-18 min minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from oven and transfer to cooling rack for 5 minutes.
- In the meantime, in a small bowl whisk together glaze ingredients, if using or cinnamon and sugar mixture, if using
- Drizzle glaze or sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture over turnovers.