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    Hungry Healthy Happy » Recipes » Dessert

    Apple Turnovers

    Published: Nov 17, 2021 by Dannii · This post may contain affiliate links · 16 Comments

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    Just 5 ingredients go in to making these easy Apple Turnovers. Bakery quality pastries ready in just 40 minutes, with minimal effort. Puff pastry pockets stuffed with soft sweet cinnamon apples and then baked until flakey and golden. All the flavour of apple pie, but so much easier!

    Six apple turnovers on a wire cooling rack.

    We love any kind of apple dessert and these might just be our favourite because they are SO easy! Just soften the apples with cinnamon and sugar and then wrap them up in little puff pastry parcels and bake until crispy perfection. They also freeze really well if you want to make a big batch.

    Delicious for breakfast, snack or dessert, you can't beat homemade pastries. We have "cheated" by using store bought puff pastry, but the filling it freshly made and then all baked. Your house is going to have that amazing bakery smell whilst these are cooking.

    This is such a great way to use puff pastry. If you are looking for other ways to use it, then why not try our Easy Mushroom Tartlets, Asparagus Tart, Cinnamon Swirls, Puff Pastry Tart or Cheese Straws?

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    • Why you will love it
    • Ingredients needed
    • Step by step
    • What is an apple turnover?
    • Health benefits of apples
    • What to serve with apple turnovers
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Extra tips
    • More apple recipes
    • Recipe
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    Why you will love it

    • Quick - Just 10 minute prep time goes in to making these easy apple turnovers and then just 30 minutes in the oven.
    • Easy - These are so simple to make and once the apple mixture is cooked and cooled, then you can get the kids to help put the filling in and fold over the pastry.
    • Bakery quality pastries - One of our favourite little luxuries in life is warm pastries from the bakery. But, there are so easy to make at home, and it saves a trip out.
    • A great way to use puff pastry - We always have some puff pastry in our fridge at Christmas time and these apple turnovers are a great way to use it. You could always make smaller ones with leftover pastry too.
    • Travel well - These are a sturdy pastry, so we like to take them out on walks with us. If our kids know that one of these and a flask of hot chocolate is at the end of a winter walk, then it keeps them motivated. They are also good for lunch boxes.

    Ingredients needed

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    • Puff pastry - This is one of our favourite kitchen "cheats" as it just saves so much time and honestly we can't taste the difference. You can also use frozen puff pastry and let it defrost before using.
    • Apples - The star of this recipe. You really can use any apples for this recipe, however we used gala apples. It really depends on if you prefer tart or sweet apples. If you are using cooking apples then you might need to add some extra sugar.
    • Caster sugar - This adds lots of sweetness. You could also use light brown sugar, which would give it a lovely colour and rich flavour.
    • Cinnamon - Apple and cinnamon is just the perfect flavour combination. We like it heavy on the cinnamon, but feel free to use less.
    • Egg - Brushing the pastry with an egg wash before it goes in the oven will ensure that they get a lovely golden flakey crust.

    A full ingredients list with measurements is in the recipe card below.

    Step by step

    One: Preheat your oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas 6. Put the apples, 35g (1.2oz) sugar and cinnamon into a pan and heat on low until it forms a compote, about 10 minutes.

    Two shot collage of apples sugar and cinnamon in a pan, before and after cooking.

    Two: Unroll the puff pastry and cut into six equal squares.

    A sheet of uncooked puff pastry cut into six equal squared.

    Three: Put ⅙ of the apple mixture into the middle of each square. Fold over the pastry corner to corner, to form a triangle. Use a fork to crimp and seal the pastry edges.

    Two shot collage of a square of pastry with cooked apples on it, then folded into a triangle.

    Four: Put the turnovers onto a lined baking tray, brush with whisked egg and cut a small hole in the top of each turnover. Sprinkle over the remaining sugar.

    Three shot collage of uncooked turnovers on a baking tray, then washed with egg then with a hole cut in the tops.

    Five: Put in the centre of the oven and cook for 18-20 minutes, until golden on top and they have puffed up. Leave to cool on a rack and dust with icing sugar (optional).

    Six cooked apple turnovers on a baking tray.

    What is an apple turnover?

    Chances are you have seen these in the bakery department of your local supermarket. I remember eating these as a kid, and they felt like a real treat. It is large triangle shaped puff pastry, stuffed with a sweet and soft apple filling. It's a portable dessert, kind of like our Apple Hand Pies.

    Turnovers can also be savoury though and you can make breakfast ones with egg and bacon filling or even a savoury cheese and onion mixture. But we love sweet turnovers.

    Health benefits of apples

    These are never going to be the most nutrient dense food, because of the buttery pastry and the sugar. But they can certainly be part of a balanced diet. However, there are lots of nutritional benefits from the apples and these apple turnovers are just bursting with apples.

    They are a good source of fibre, potassium and vitamin C and K. Apples have also been linked to a lower risk of heart disease. One reason for this may be that apples contain soluble fibre, and this can help lower your blood cholesterol levels.

    Apples also contain polyphenols, which have antioxidant effects. However, many of these are in the peel, so if you peel the apples they they won't have the same benefits.

    An apple turnover dusted with icing sugar.

    What to serve with apple turnovers

    These are perfect just as they are. A nice breakfast or snack, but you can also have them warm as a dessert. Serve them with some really good quality vanilla ice cream or clotted cream. Custard is also delicious over them.

    We like to add a sprinkling of icing sugar on top for presentation (and a little extra sweetness). However, you could mix the icing sugar with a little water, or even a little orange juice, to make it in to an icing and then drizzle that over the apple turnovers. A drizzle of caramel sauce is also amazing on these, as apple and caramel is such an incredible combination.

    If you are looking for a hot drink to have this with as a bit of an afternoon pick-me-up, then why not they our Chai Tea Latte, Cinnamon Coffee or Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate.

    Puff pastry apple turnovers on a cooking rack.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Do I have to peel the apples first?

    We peeled ours, as we prefer the texture of them peeled in the turnovers. But, no, you don't have to peel the apple first. Not only does it save time, but there is lots of goodness in the peel too.

    Do I have to cook the apples first?

    No, you don't have to, but we find that it does make a difference. We like the apples to be really soft and for the cinnamon sugar to really infuse the apples. However, if you want to save some time, and you don't mind a little bite to the apples, then you can just mix the raw apples, sugar and cinnamon together and put them in the pastry. Just make sure that they are cut up very small, so that they are not hard. They won't have the same caramelised flavour.

    How do I stop my apple turnovers from leaking?

    It doesn't matter how well you crimp the edges of the turnovers, sometimes the mixture will seep out a little. There are a few things that you can do to prevent this from happening though. Use a fork to really tightly crimp the edges. Making sure the edges are well brushed with the egg wash will stop the pastry from drying out and cracking. You can also put the turnovers in the fridge for 15 minutes before they go in the oven which will help.

    Are Apple Turnovers gluten free?

    If you use gluten free puff pastry and make sure that there is no cross contamination, then these can be gluten free.

    How to store Apple Turnovers

    You can store these in an air tight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. They are best eaten after one day though.

    Can you freeze Apple Turnovers

    Yes, you can actually freeze these before they are baked. Make the apple filling and add it to the puff pastry and fold in to a triangle and seal the edges. Don't brush with egg wash! Put them on a lined baking tray and in to the freezer until frozen. You can then transfer them to a freezer bag and they will keep for 3 months. When you want to cook them, take them out of the freezer (do not defrost), put the on a baking tray and brush with egg wash and put them in the oven for 23 minutes.
    We wouldn't recommend freezing them once cooked, as they don't defrost well.

    Can I double this recipe?

    Yes, you can easily double this recipe. You will just need to use 2 baking trays.

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    Extra tips

    • Make sure you chop all the apples in similar sizes. This makes sure that they all cook evenly.
    • You can swap the cinnamon for nutmeg or ground ginger, or use a mixture of all three.
    • Take these apple turnovers to the next level with a drizzle of caramel sauce before serving.
    • You can swap half the apples for pears for something a little different.
    • If you don't want a strong cinnamon flavour (which we personally love), then you could add a cinnamon stick to the apples and just take it out before serving.
    • Vanilla is also a delicious addition. Just a little vanilla extract or vanilla paste goes a long way.

    More apple recipes

    • Healthy Apple Pie
    • Apple and Plum Crumble
    • Oaty Apple Crumble
    • Apple and Cherry Crumble

    If you’ve tried this puff pastry apple turnover recipe, let us know how you got on in the comments below.
    Tag us in your creations on Instagram @hungryhealthyhappy - Use the hashtag #hungryhealthyhappy too.

    Recipe

    Apple turnovers on a cooling rack.

    Apple Turnovers

    Just 5 ingredients go in to making these easy Apple Turnovers. Bakery quality pastries ready in just 40 minutes, will minimal effort.
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    Vegetarian
    4.95 from 20 votes
    Author: Dannii
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: British
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Allergens:
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    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 319kcal
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    Ingredients

    UK Metric Measures - US Customary Measures
    • 375 g Puff pastry
    • 3 Apple - peeled and finely chopped
    • 40 g Caster sugar
    • 0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon
    • 1 Egg - whisked
    • Icing sugar - (optional)

    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas 6.
    • Put the apples, 35g (1.2oz) sugar and cinnamon into a pan and heat on low until it forms a compote, about 10 minutes.
      3 Apple, 40 g Caster sugar, 0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon
    • Unroll the puff pastry and cut into six equal squares.
      375 g Puff pastry
    • Put ⅙ of the apple mixture into the middle of each square. Fold over the pastry corner to corner, to form a triangle. Use a fork to crimp and seal the pastry edges.
    • Put the turnovers onto a lined baking tray, brush with whisked egg and cut a small hole in the top of each turnover. Sprinkle over the remaining sugar.
      1 Egg
    • Put in the centre of the oven and cook for 18-20 minutes, until golden on top and they have puffed up. Leave to cool on a rack and dust with icing sugar (optional).

    Notes

    • Make sure you chop all the apples in similar sizes. This makes sure that they all cook evenly.
    • You can swap the cinnamon for nutmeg or ground ginger, or use a mixture of all three.
    • Take these apple turnovers to the next level with a drizzle of caramel sauce before serving.
    • You can swap half the apples for pears for something a little different.
    • If you don't want a strong cinnamon flavour (which we personally love), then you could add a cinnamon stick to the apples and just take it out before serving.
    • Vanilla is also a delicious addition. Just a little vanilla extract or vanilla paste goes a long way.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1portion | Calories: 319kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 291mg | Potassium: 108mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 89IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg
    DisclaimerThe nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

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    Comments

    1. Jess

      November 22, 2021 at 6:35 pm

      5 stars
      Only 5 ingredients?! Yes, yes and yes!!

      Reply
    2. Tara

      November 17, 2021 at 6:19 pm

      5 stars
      Such beautiful apple turnovers! I love how they come together with only five ingredients. So perfect for fall!

      Reply
    3. Natalie

      November 17, 2021 at 5:57 pm

      5 stars
      I have apples in my pantry that I need to use. I'm going to bake these turnovers tomorrow. Can't wait. Thanks for the idea!

      Reply
    4. Julie

      November 17, 2021 at 5:56 pm

      5 stars
      Had no idea they were this easy to make. Now I can have fresh apple turnovers whenever I want. Yay!

      Reply
    5. Pam

      November 17, 2021 at 5:40 pm

      5 stars
      I can't believe how fast and easy these were. I've always avoided making turnovers because I thought they would be too hard.

      Reply
    6. Vicky

      November 17, 2021 at 5:28 pm

      5 stars
      This would be great to serve for breakfast on Christmas morning when there are no bakeries open but you want to serve a fresh baked treat. Love the crisp crust with the tender apples.

      Reply
    7. veenaazmanov

      November 17, 2021 at 4:42 pm

      5 stars
      This is so easy and the best Tea Time Treat platter. Apple sounds yum...

      Reply
    8. Gus

      November 17, 2021 at 4:14 pm

      5 stars
      Just finished making my turnovers! they were delicious and the house smells like heaven! Thank you!

      Reply
    9. Sally Humeniuk

      November 17, 2021 at 4:09 pm

      5 stars
      I have every single ingredient for this recipe and am going to make it for a small Thanksgiving gathering. This is one of the reasons I always have puff pastry in my freezer. Thanks for all the tips!

      Reply
    10. Maria San Juan

      November 17, 2021 at 3:54 pm

      5 stars
      I love apple desserts. Will definitely try this! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    11. Louise Cayzer

      November 17, 2021 at 3:51 pm

      5 stars
      What a yummy way to use up all the apples that we had fallen from our tree! So easy to make too.

      Reply
    12. Maricruz

      November 17, 2021 at 3:22 pm

      5 stars
      Oh those seems so easy to make and my apple tree is giving tons of fruit this year. Can't wait to try it and enjoy with tea in the afternoon :)

      Reply
    13. Gustavo

      November 17, 2021 at 3:07 pm

      5 stars
      I love turnovers! We call them empanadas in Latin America but we usually have savory ones! Looking forward to making these sweet ones!

      Reply
    14. Elaine Benoit

      November 17, 2021 at 2:54 pm

      5 stars
      My first job was at a bakery and I used to love their turnovers. I haven't had one in forever. I made your recipe and it was so delicious! I was transformed back to my teens! Great recipe.

      Reply
    15. Heather Johnson

      November 17, 2021 at 2:48 pm

      5 stars
      these are so delicious - i just used brown sugar and they were still great!!!!! what's the benefit of the caster sugar? where do i find it? how is it different?

      Reply
      • Dannii

        November 17, 2021 at 3:43 pm

        Caster sugar is finer, so it dissolves quicker. But brown sugar works fine too.

        Reply

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