Transform store-bought puff pastry into a family favorite recipe for Easy Apple Turnovers.
We are fresh off the celebration of the 10-year anniversary of Just a Taste. In many ways it feels like a lifetime ago when I decided to start sharing my mom’s beloved recipes, but in many other ways, it all still feels so new.
I think the later is attributed to just how quickly technology changes and advances these days. When I published my first blog post in 2008, Instagram didn’t exist. In fact, it still wouldn’t exist until an entire two years later. Mind. Blown.
And on the I’m-feeling-old front, I’m headed east this weekend for my 10-year Northwestern reunion. The city of Chicago will forever hold a special place in my heart and I can’t wait to explore the culinary scene a decade after my college glory days.
With so many anniversaries and reunions to celebrate (including a 4-year wedding anniversary today!), I can think of no better sweet treat than something that screams “celebrate the season!” And right now, I am all about the apples, from caramel apples and apple tarts to apple fritter rings and now, Easy Apple Turnovers.
I’ve been a longtime fan of transforming the ever-so-reliable store-bought puff pastry into various creations, both sweet and savory. But there’s just something about a classic fruit dressed simply with sugar and spices tucked inside a pastry pocket.
The crystal sanding sugar adds an optional but super satisfying crunch to every bite. And of course, Secret Ingredient Whipped Cream is a must for dipping and dunking!
Ingredients
- 2 cups small diced (peeled) apples
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 (17.3-oz.) package frozen puff pastry (2 sheets), thawed
- Flour, for dusting work surface
- 1 large egg, whisked
- Crystal sanding sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or Silpats.
- In a large bowl, stir together the apples, brown sugar, cinnamon and lemon juice.
- Unfold the puff pastry sheets onto a lightly floured work surface. Using a rolling pin, gently roll over the pastry to seal any perforations then cut each sheet into 4 squares.
- Using a slotted spoon, scoop a portion of the apple mixture into the center of each puff pastry square then fold the pastry across diagonally to form triangles. Using a fork, crimp together the edges then transfer the turnovers to the prepared baking sheets, spacing them at least 2 inches apart.
- Cut three small slits in the tops of each turnover then brush them with the egg. Sprinkle the turnovers with the sanding sugar (optional).
- Bake the turnovers for 17 to 20 minutes or until they’re golden brown and puffed. Transfers the turnovers to a rack to cool then serve warm or at room temperature.
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Recipe by Kelly Senyei of Just a Taste. Please do not reprint this recipe without my permission. If you'd like to feature this recipe on your site, please rewrite the method of preparation and link to this post as the original source.
delicious and easy to make
So glad you enjoyed the recipe, Susan!
This recipe is a family favourite so easy to make and always turns out perfectly
So glad you’re enjoying it, Chris!
Simple and easy to make the apple turnovers. The recipe is great! Thank you.
Thrilled you enjoyed it!
So easy and so delicious. Works just as well with gluten free pastry.
Love it X
So glad you enjoyed the recipe, Jo!
BEST RECIPE EVER
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
I am 13 years old and love baking so I really wanted to try an apple turnover and this recipe was so fun and easy to make I will definitely be using this recipe again.
I am so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Ellie!
Hey Kelly, hope your well, can you recommend me a pastry to use for this recipe please?
Hi Zach! I like Pepperidge Farm puff pastry. Enjoy!
Easy step by step instructions x
I’m glad you enjoyed the recipe, Coral!
Wow soo good and SUPER easy! Thank you for sharing!!!
I’m glad to hear that you enjoyed the recipe, Kelly!
Great instructions made these so easy to make. Yummy!
how mant does this make?
Hi Mila! As noted in the recipe card above, this recipe yield 8 turnovers. :)
Can I use shortcrust pastry for this?
I haven’t tried that but I think it’d work!
Amazing!! So yum!!
I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!