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Apple Turnovers

These homemade Apple Turnovers wrap tender, cinnamon-spiced apples in flaky, golden puff pastry for the ultimate bakery-style treat. Perfect as a cozy breakfast pastry, brunch addition, or easy dessert—ready in under an hour with simple ingredients.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time22 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: breakfast pastry, cinnamon-spiced apples, halloween dessert, homemade apple turnovers, puff pastry
Servings: 8

Ingredients

For the turnovers -

  • 1 package puff pastries 2 sheets, thawed
  • 3 Granny Smith apples peeled and diced
  • 1 T unsalted butter
  • ¼ c brown sugar
  • 1 t cinnamon
  • ½ t salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 T water

For the glaze -

  • ½ c powdered sugar
  • 2 T heavy whipping cream

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment and set aside.
  • In a small saucepan, combine the diced apples with the butter, sugar, cinnamon and salt.
  • Heat over medium low until the juices are released and apples are tender, about 5-10 minutes. Allow to cool slightly.
  • Meanwhile, carefully unpackage the puff pastries and lay flat on your work surface.
  • Cut the pastry sheet into fourths, cutting in half one direction and then in half the other direction - creating 4 squares. Repeat with the other pastry sheet for 8 turnovers.
  • Scoop a spoonful of the apple filling into the center of each pastry square, draining off excess liquid.
  • In a small bowl, combine the egg and water. Whisk well.
  • Using a pastry brush, brush the inside edge of the pastry to help seal.
  • Fold over the pastry to close diagonally. Gently press and then use the prongs of a fork to seal the entire edge.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut small inserts in the top of each pastry.
  • Brush each pastry with the remaining egg wash.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20-22 minutes or until the pastries are golden brown and puffed. Allow to cool.
  • For the glaze - in a small bowl, combine the powdered sugar and heavy cream. Whisk to combine.
  • Drizzle the glaze over the turnovers and serve.

Notes

Storage: Turnovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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