Description
Delight in the warm, flaky goodness of Homemade Apple Turnovers! This easy-to-follow recipe showcases tender pastry enveloping a luscious filling of gooey cinnamon apples. Perfect for any occasion, these turnovers are not only simple to prepare but also customizable—experiment with various fruits to suit your palate. Whether served at brunch or enjoyed as an afternoon treat, these delectable pastries topped with caramel sauce will surely impress family and friends alike. Make ahead and bake fresh on demand for the ultimate dessert experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb homemade rough puff pastry or store-bought puff pastry
- 2 cups peeled & diced apples
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup granulated or brown sugar
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon milk (any kind)
- Optional: salted caramel for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare the dough by chilling homemade puff pastry or thawing store-bought pastry.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine diced apples, cornstarch, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and sugar. Cook until bubbly and slightly thickened; allow to cool.
- Roll out the pastry on a floured surface and cut it into squares. Place apple filling in the center, fold over to form triangles, and crimp edges securely.
- Chill assembled turnovers before brushing with egg wash and cutting steam vents.
- Bake at 400°F for 23–25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 turnover (100g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 75mg