Apple Turnovers
These easy apple turnovers are made with puff pastry and a delicious apple filling. Perfect for breakfast or dessert!
Ingredients
Apple Turnovers:
- 1 (17.3-ounce) package puff pastry, thawed according to package directions
- 2 cups (240 grams) chopped apple peeled, cored, and chopped into small pieces
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon (8 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 large egg white
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) water
Vanilla Glaze:
- 1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 to 2 tablespoons (15 to 30 ml) milk
Instructions
To make the apple turnovers:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped apple, sugar, flour, and cinnamon and mix until well combined. Set the mixture aside for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Unroll both pieces of thawed puff pastry, use a rolling pin to roll each one out a little, then cut each one into four squares (you will have eight total pieces).
- Whisk together the egg white and water until frothy and set aside.
- Using a slotted spoon, spoon about 1/4 cup of the apple filling (leaving as much juice as possible in the bowl) into one corner of the puff pastry, leaving enough space to fold the dough over. Brush the egg wash on the two edges of the puff pastry that make the corner you put the apple filling in, fold it over, and crimp the edges with a fork.
- Brush the remaining egg wash on top of each turnover, then cut two to three slits in the top of each one.
- Bake for 17 to 20 minutes, or until lightly golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
To make the vanilla glaze:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, vanilla, and 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of milk. If needed, add 1/2 teaspoon of milk at a time until the glaze has reached your desired consistency.
- Evenly distribute the glaze between all of the turnovers.
Notes
Once the turnovers have cooled completely, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave for 20 to 30 seconds or until warmed through.
To freeze the turnovers and bake them later: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper, place the prepared turnovers on the baking sheet, and freeze them for 1 to 2 hours or until firm. Once frozen, store them in a freezer bag/container for up to 3 months. When you are ready to bake the turnovers preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C), brush each turnover with the egg wash, and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown on top.
Apples: You will need about 2 medium apples to yield 2 cups of chopped apples. You can use any kind of baking apple that you prefer, some good options are Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Granny Smith apples.