Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade Apple Turnovers, a heavenly treat perfect for any occasion. With flaky puff pastry enveloping a sweet and tart apple filling, each bite promises to impress your family and friends. These turnovers are simple to prepare, taking just 25 minutes from start to finish, making them an ideal dessert for cozy nights or festive gatherings. Serve them warm out of the oven or at room temperature; they are sure to be a hit! Customize the filling with your favorite fruits and spices or enjoy them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra special touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Granny Smith apples (peeled, cored, diced)
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 puff pastry sheets (thawed)
- 1 egg yolk (beaten)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small saucepan, combine diced apples, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and ground cinnamon over low heat for about 5 minutes until slightly softened. Allow cooling.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheets and cut each into four squares.
- Place 1-2 tablespoons of the cooled apple filling in the center of each square and brush the edges with beaten egg.
- Fold each square into triangles, sealing edges tightly with a fork. Brush tops with beaten egg and cut small slits for steam to escape.
- Bake for approximately 15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a rack.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with milk and drizzle over cooled turnovers before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 turnover (45g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg