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Apple turnovers.

Apple Turnovers with Puff Pastry

Easy Apple Turnovers with Puff Pastry—flaky crust, warm cinnamon-apple filling, and sweet glaze. A cozy bakery-style dessert ready in 35 minutes!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Servings 8 servings
Calories 421 kcal

Ingredients
  

Apple Turnover Ingredients

  • 1 pounds puff pastry, (2 sheets) thawed according to package instructions
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, for dusting
  • 1 ¼ pounds Granny Smith apples, (3 medium) peeled, cored, and diced into ⅓" thick pieces
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup brown sugar, lightly packed
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg+ 1 tablespoon water for egg wash

For the Glaze

  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoon lemon juice, or heavy whipping cream

Instructions
 

  • Prep oven and filling: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add apples and cook 5 minutes.
    1 ¼ pounds Granny Smith apples, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, ¼ cup brown sugar, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • Add flavor: Stir in brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Simmer on low 3 minutes until apples are soft and caramelized. Let cool.
  • Roll and cut pastry: Roll out one sheet of puff pastry into an 11" square. Cut into 4 squares using a pizza cutter.
    1 pounds puff pastry, 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • Fill and fold: Spoon apple mixture onto half of each square, leaving a ½-inch border. Brush edges with egg wash. Fold into triangles and crimp with a fork to seal.
    1 egg+ 1 tablespoon water for egg wash
  • Chill and prep: Place assembled turnovers on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Chill in the fridge for 15–20 minutes.
  • Bake: Cut small slits in the top of each turnover. Brush tops with egg wash and bake 20–22 minutes, until puffed and golden.
  • Glaze: While warm, whisk powdered sugar with cream or lemon juice and drizzle over turnovers.
    ½ cup powdered sugar, 1-2 tablespoon lemon juice

Nutrition

Calories: 421kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 4gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 181mgPotassium: 124mgFiber: 3gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 83IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 2mg
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