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    Home » Snacks

    Puff Pastry Apple Turnovers

    Published: Nov 16, 2020 · Updated: May 15, 2022 by Neriz · This post contains some affiliate links.

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    It’s apple season once again!  So, take your favorite kind of apples and start preparing these easy Puff Pastry Apple Turnovers — a delicious and filling snack that adults and kids would surely love!

    An overhead shot of freshly baked apple turnovers on a serving plate, with a shot of espresso on the side.

    Don’t know about you, but here in Stockholm, we have good apples available in the supermarket the whole-year-round.

    But if you want them at their best, autumn is the time of the year when you should prepare all your favorite apple dishes. 

    So, here’s one of my favorites, puff pastry apple turnovers — and you don’t even need to prepare your own pastry dough! 

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    Ingredients

    Ingredients that you need to make Apple Turnovers with Puff Pastry.
    • Puff pastry – the ones you buy from the supermarket are excellent for this apple turnovers recipe.
    • Sugar – regular white sugar for mixing with the chopped apples.
    • Apples – I prefer to use the crunchy, sweet ones, like Pink Lady for making puff pastry apple turnovers.
    • Brown sugar – muscovado, demerara; you can use any type of brown sugar you want.
    • Egg – you need it to give your turnovers that golden color.
    Freshly baked apple turnovers with puff pastry, cooling on a rack, ready for serving.

    Preparation

    Start by preparing the apple filling.  Using a medium saucepan, combine the diced apples with sugar, and place the pan on medium heat (photo 1).

    Cover and bring to a boil while mixing often.  

    Smash some of the apples, place cover back, and adjust heat to medium-high.  

    First part of a collage showing how to prepare puff pastry apple turnovers at home.

    Cook for ten to fifteen minutes more, then set aside to cool.

    Unroll the puff pastry and divide into six equal portions for your turnovers (photo 2).

    Brush half of each portion with egg.

    Place about a tablespoon (heaping) of the cooled apple filling on the same side (photo 3).

    Second part of a collage showing how to prepare puff pastry apple turnovers.

    Fold the dough in half and close the edges with a fork (photo 4).

    Place each filled dough on top of a baking tray lined with a baking sheet.

    Brush the turnovers with egg, cover the tray with plastic, and place in the refrigerator for about forty-five minutes to chill.

    Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).

    Take the tray out of the refrigerator and brush each turnover with egg again (photo 5).

    Last part of a collage showing how to make apple turnovers using puff pastry.

    Sprinkle (evenly) with brown sugar (photo 6).

    Bake for about thirty-five to forty minutes, or when they turned golden in color.

    Take the tray out of the oven — your apple turnovers with puff pastry are now ready for serving!

    An overhead shot of golden brown apple turnovers, generously sprinkled with brown sugar; on a cooling rack.

    Helpful tips

    • Make sure your puff pastry is properly thawed before unrolling it; otherwise, you will end up with cracks, and you need to use a rolling pin to keep it all together.
    • When preparing the apple filling, do not smash all the apples.  

    It’s nicer to have small chunks in the filling as well — unless this is not what you want, of course.

    • Remember that you will be adding brown sugar on top of these puff pastry apple turnovers, so the cooked apple filling should not be overly sweet.
    A closer shot of the apple filling in an apple turnover; a shot of espresso served on the side.

    FAQ

    Can I prepare them ahead?

    Absolutely.

    After brushing the turnovers with egg, you can keep them in the refrigerator for no more than twenty-four hours to chill.  

    Just keep them properly and tightly covered — ideally with a plastic wrap.

    So what are you waiting for? Give these easy apple turnovers with puff pastry a try this week and let me know what you think! 🙂

    Happy cooking!

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    An overhead shot of freshly baked apple turnovers on a serving plate, with a shot of espresso on the side.

    Puff Pastry Apple Turnovers Recipe

    Here's a Puff Pastry Apple Turnovers recipe for you that will always give you deliciously crunchy turnovers, not soggy ones! The best part? No need to make the puff pastry yourself!
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    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
    Resting Time: 45 minutes
    Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 307kcal
    Author: Neriz

    Equipment

    • Medium-Sized Saucepan
    • Mixing bowls
    • Rubber spatula
    • Dough Cutter
    • Baking tray
    • Baking paper
    • Pastry Brush

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 kg apples, peeled, cored and chopped into small bits
    • 3 tbsp white sugar
    • 1 sheet puff pastry dough, thawed
    • 1 medium egg, beaten
    • 2 tbsp brown sugar
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    Instructions

    Prepare the Apple Filling:

    • Combine the chopped apples and 3 tablespoons of sugar in a medium-sized saucepan.
    • Cook over medium heat for 25 to 30 minutes. 
    • Once the apples are soft, smash some of them and lower heat to medium.  Continue cooking for about 10 more minutes.
    • Take the saucepan off the heat and set aside to cool.

    Prepare the Apple Turnovers:

    • Unroll the puff pastry and cut into 6 equal portions.
    • Brush half of each portion with the beaten egg.  Place a heaping tablespoon of the apple filling on the same side of the dough.
    • Fold the dough in half and use a fork to close the edges of the dough securely.
    • Place each filled dough on top of a baking tray lined with a baking sheet.
    • Brush each dough with egg, cover the tray with plastic, and place in the refrigerator for at least 45 minutes to chill.

    Bake the Apple Turnovers:

    • Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
    • Take the covered baking tray out of the refrigerator and brush each turnover with the remaining beaten egg again.
    • Sprinkle each turnover with a generous amount of brown sugar.
    • Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or when they turned golden in color.
    • Take the tray out of the oven and serve your puff pastry apple turnovers.

    Notes

    • Cook’s Tip #1:  You can use any apples you like, but if you prefer the green ones (like Granny Smith), add a bit more sugar to balance the apple filling’s tanginess.
    • Cook’s Tip #2:  When cooking the apple mixture, do not smash all the apples. Keep some chopped bits in the filling.
    • Cook’s Tip #3:  Remember to thaw the puff pastry completely before unrolling it. It helps in keeping the dough intact.
    • Cook’s Tip #4:  When balancing the flavor of the apple filling, remember that you will be adding brown sugar later on, so it’s better to keep it on the not-to-sweet side.
    • Cook’s Tip #5:  These apple turnovers with puff pastry can be prepared ahead. You just need to make sure they are properly covered while chilling in the refrigerator — for no more than 24 hours.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 6g | Calories: 307kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 104mg | Potassium: 114mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg

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