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Easy to make apple turnovers!
Description: These easy-to-make puff pastry apple turnovers are popular pastries that can be found in many bakeries and convenience stores. They are made by taking an apple, slicing it into thin pieces, and then wrapping it up in a doughy pastry wrapper. Perfect for the fall season and for any occasion.
Puff Pastry Apple Turnovers
Making apple turnovers is a great way to use up leftover apples from your fall harvest. Making puff pastry turnovers is super easy and they always turn out looking beautiful.
Plus, they’re perfect for a crowd because you can make them ahead of time and then bake them when you’re ready to serve. All you need is some puff pastry, apples, sugar, cinnamon, and a little bit of butter. The delicious combination will leave you wanting more. These turnovers are sure to be a hit with your friends and family.
Health Benefits of Apple
We all know that apples are good for you, but do you know why? These are some amazing health benefits of apples!
- Low in calories and a great source of fiber.
- Controlling blood sugar and type 2 diabetes
- It can prevent cancer.
The ideal apple to use in this recipe is a granny smith since they hold enough dough together.
Granny smith apples
What are apple turnovers?
Apple turnovers are a popular pastry that can be found in many bakeries and convenience stores. They are made by taking an apple, slicing it into thin pieces, and then wrapping it up in a doughy pastry wrapper.
The end result is a delicious snack or dessert that will tantalize your taste buds. Apple turnovers make a great snack for when you’re on the go, or they can also be served as part of a larger meal.
This recipe is easy to follow and only takes about 30 minutes from start to finish. Plus, puff pastry makes these turnovers extra flaky and delicious.
So give them a try for yourself and see how quick and easy they are!
apple turnovers
Apple Turnovers: Ingredients tips and substitution!
Puff pastry is a great way to make something look and taste luxurious without a lot of effort. Made with just a few simple ingredients. Below are tips and substitutions. Ready to collect the ingredients? Let’s go!
What you will need:
- Puff pastry: This recipe used a thawed store-bought puff pastry but if you want to make them at your home.
- Apples: The best apples used in this turnover are Granny smith apples as they hold enough into the dough. You may also use golden delicious, honey, crisp, or pink lady. I do not suggest using Macintosh as they were too mushy and also Red Delicious because they are unflavored.
- Egg Wash: It is used to seal the dough you can also use vegetable oil if you desired to omit the egg.
- Butter: As I am a vegan, I used unsalted butter, vegan butter, or any non-dairy butter.
- Sugar: You may also use raw or organic powdered sugar in this recipe.
- All-purpose flour: To make this gluten-free use certified gluten-free flour.
- Spices: In this recipe, use ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and kosher salt.
- Lemon juice: It adds flavor but you can omit this if preferred.
- For the glazed: All you need is sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Alternatively use, plant-based milk and raw sugar, if preferred.
Best Baking Tips
- You can make these puff pastry apple turnovers made with plant-based ingredients by following the substitution I have mentioned. Also, if you are vegan and love to bake just omit the ingredients that contain a dairy product.
Looking for more vegan fall recipes?
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- Try our Mini Pumpkins Cream Puffs, Pumpkin Alfredo Pasta Recipe, Vegan Maple Pumpkin Overnight Oats, Vegan Pumpkin Pie Smoothie, Apple Cranberry Crisp, Pumpkin Alfredo Pasta Recipe, Butternut Squash Pancakes, 20-minute Pumpkin Soup, and Air fryer Cinnamon Rolls. They are completely plant-based and ideal for your vegan meal. You can also our YouTube Channel as well as the Vegan Globetrotter site.
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Give this recipe a try today!
The best part about these turnovers is that they are easy to make and taste delicious! Below is the easy step on how to make these tasty apple turnovers in no time! Be sure to give this one a go. You won’t regret it!
What you will do:
- Preheat the oven to 400F and line a baking sheet.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter, then add the diced apples for at least 4-5 minutes, or until softened.
- Caramelized the apples by adding brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, all-purpose flour, and salt. cooked for at least 3-4 minutes. Set them aside.
- Using a cutter, cut the puff pastry into 4 equal-sized squares, then add the caramelized apple to the center.
- Brush the surface of the puff pastry using egg wash and fold just like the picture, then crimp the pastry and seal it with a fork. Make a slit on top of the turnovers. Refrigerate!
- In a preheated oven, place the turnovers and bake for at least 20–25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, make the glaze. Mix the milk, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together. Mix them well until incorporated.
- Over the cooked turnovers, drizzled with the prepared glaze.
So easy right? These puff pastry apple turnovers can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It can be sweet or tart, depending on your preference.
They are a popular dessert item in many countries and can be served either warm or cold. Keep reading and you will learn some tips about this recipe.
Recipe note
- Do not fill so much the puff pastry with caramelized apples.
- Before placing the apple turnovers into puff pastry allow them to refrigerate for at least 18-20 minutes so that the filling doesn’t leak during filling.
- To make this gluten-free recipe, choose a certified gluten-free flour and puff pastry.
Storing Tips
- You can store them in a container for up to 2-3 days at room temperature, and fridge them for up to 4-5 days. Before serving, warm them at 350F for at least 6-10 minutes. Also, you can freeze the unbaked apple turnovers for up to 2-3 months in a freezer bag
Above are some tips for these apple turnovers. I hope those tips and substitutions will help you. If you have any questions about this recipe comment below.
Looking for more baking fall recipes?
- The BBT team is your friend! We have Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars, Pumpkin Crullers With Caramelized Maple Glaze, Easy Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake, Healthy Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins, and Air Fryer Pumpkin Banana Nut Bread. They are the perfect addition to your cozy autumn days or even on regular days.
preparing apple turnovers
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Hmmm. yummy!
Puff Pastry Apple Turnover
Ingredients
For the puff pastry:
- 2 medium apples cored, diced, and peeled
- 1 tbsp butter unsalted or vegan butter
- 1/3 cup sugar or use organic sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon ground
- ¼ tsp nutmeg ground
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour or use gluten-free flour
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 pack puff pastry thawed according to package directions, or homemade
- 1 large egg plus 1 tbsp of water, if want to omit eggs alternatively use vegetable oil
For the glaze:
- 1/2 cup sugar powdered
- 1-2 tbsp milk or use plant-based milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Prepare apple turnovers:
- Preheat the oven to 400F and line a baking sheet.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter, then add the diced apples for at least 4-5 minutes, or until softened.
- Caramelized the apples by adding brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, all-purpose flour, and salt. cooked for at least 3-4 minutes. Set them aside.
- Using a cutter, cut the puff pastry into 4 equal-sized squares, then add the caramelized apple to the center.
- Brush the surface of the puff pastry using egg wash and fold just like the picture, then crimp the pastry and seal it with a fork. Make a slit on top of the turnovers. Refrigerate!
- In a preheated oven, place the turnovers and bake for at least 20–25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, make the glaze. Mix the milk, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together. Mix them well until incorporated.
- Over the cooked turnovers, drizzled with the prepared glaze.
Notes
- Do not fill the puff pastry too much with caramelized apples.
- Before placing the apple turnovers into puff pastry, allow them to refrigerate for at least 18–20 minutes so that the filling doesn't leak during filling.
- To make this gluten-free recipe, choose a certified gluten-free flour and puff pastry.
- You can store them in a container for up to 2-3 days at room temperature and in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. Before serving, warm them at 350F for at least 6-10 minutes. Also, you can freeze the unbaked apple turnovers for up to 2-3 months in a freezer bag.
- You can make these puff pastry apple turnovers made with plant-based ingredients by following the substitution I have mentioned. Also, if you are vegan and love to bake, just omit the ingredients that contain dairy products.
Nutrition
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To Wrap It All Up
Puff pastry apple turnovers are a great way to use up leftover puff pastry. They are easy to make and taste delicious. The health benefits of apples make these turnovers a nutritious snack or dessert. If you have any questions about the recipe, please leave a comment below. We would love to hear from you.
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