Description
Delight in these classic Apple Turnovers featuring a flaky puff pastry filled with a sweet cinnamon-spiced apple mixture. Easy to prepare and perfect for a warm dessert served with vanilla ice cream or enjoyed on their own.
Ingredients
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Filling
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 cups chopped peeled apples
Pastry
- 1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed
Topping
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Vanilla ice cream, optional
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking the turnovers to golden perfection.
- Prepare Apple Filling: In a large bowl, mix together sugar, all-purpose flour, and ground cinnamon. Add the chopped peeled apples and toss them thoroughly to evenly coat with the sugar and spice mixture.
- Roll Out Puff Pastry: On a lightly floured surface, roll out each sheet of thawed puff pastry into a 12-inch square, providing ample surface area to hold the apple filling.
- Cut Dough Squares: Cut each rolled pastry sheet into 4 equal squares, giving you 8 squares total from two sheets.
- Fill and Seal Turnovers: Spoon about 1/2 cup of the apple mixture into the center of each pastry square. Fold the square diagonally in half to form a triangle and press the edges firmly to seal and prevent filling from leaking during baking.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Place each filled turnover on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easier cleanup.
- Brush Topping: In a small bowl, combine melted butter, sugar, and ground cinnamon. Brush this mixture generously over each turnover to enhance browning and add sweetness.
- Bake: Bake the turnovers in the preheated oven for 12 to 16 minutes, or until they are puffed and golden brown.
- Serve: Allow turnovers to cool slightly before serving. Optionally, serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a decadent dessert experience.
Notes
- Ensure puff pastry is fully thawed before rolling to prevent cracking.
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a balance of sweetness and tartness.
- Sealing edges well prevents apple juices from leaking during baking.
- Can be made ahead and reheated in the oven for 5-7 minutes before serving.
- For a vegetarian option, ensure the puff pastry does not contain animal-derived ingredients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 turnover
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
