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Easy Apple Turnover Recipe

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These easy apple turnovers deliver all the cozy flavors of classic apple pie in a flaky puff pastry. Filled with a warm cinnamon-spiced apple mixture and topped with a maple glaze, they’re quick, comforting, and perfect for any occasion.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 55–60 minutes
  • Yield: 8 turnovers
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • Salted butter: ¼ cup
  • Firm baking apples, peeled and chopped: 4 (about 4 cups)
  • Granulated sugar: ¼ cup
  • Dark brown sugar: ¼ cup
  • Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
  • Cornstarch: 1 teaspoon
  • Water: 1 teaspoon (plus 1 tbsp for egg wash)
  • Puff pastry sheets (thawed if frozen): 2 sheets (454 g / 1 lb total)
  • Egg: 1 large
  • Powdered sugar: ½ cup
  • Maple syrup: 2 to 3 tablespoons

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add chopped apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cook for 6–10 minutes until apples soften and mixture bubbles.
  2. Mix cornstarch and 1 tsp water to form a slurry. Stir into apple mixture and cook 1–2 more minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and let cool for at least 20 minutes.
  3. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  4. On a lightly floured surface, roll each puff pastry sheet into a 12×12 inch square and cut into 4 equal squares.
  5. Spoon 1–2 tbsp of cooled filling into each square. Moisten edges with water, fold diagonally into triangles, and press to seal. Crimp with a fork and place on baking sheets. Cut two small slits in the top of each.
  6. Whisk egg and 1 tbsp water. Brush tops with egg wash.
  7. Bake for 15–20 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
  8. While warm, whisk powdered sugar with 2–3 tbsp maple syrup to form a glaze. Drizzle over turnovers before serving.

Notes

  • Cool the filling before assembling to prevent soggy pastry.
  • Use firm apples like Granny Smith for best texture.
  • Freeze unbaked turnovers for future use—bake directly from frozen.
  • For extra flavor, mix chopped nuts into the filling.
  • Drizzle with caramel sauce instead of maple glaze for variation.

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