Homemade Apple Turnover with Puff Pastry

There’s something about the smell of baking apples and cinnamon that fills the whole kitchen with warmth and coziness.

One day, I had a craving for something sweet but quick, so I decided to whip up a batch of homemade apple turnovers.

Using puff pastry makes this apple turnover recipe so easy, and the flaky layers give it that perfect bakery feel.

I’m all about shortcuts when I can find them, especially when it means I get to enjoy something like apple puff pastry turnovers fresh out of the oven in less than an hour.

I love to make them on a lazy Sunday morning with a hot cup of coffee, and they disappear almost as fast as they come out of the oven.

Just a little sprinkle of sugar on top, and they’re golden and irresistible!

What You Need to Make Apple Puff Pastry

To make these flaky, delicious apple puff pastries, you don’t need much – just a few simple ingredients you probably already have on hand.

Each one brings a little something special to the recipe, making these turnovers the perfect mix of buttery, sweet, and spiced.

• Puff Pastry: The hero of the recipe, giving these turnovers that golden, flaky finish.
• Apples: Pick any firm and tart variety for a balance of sweetness and bite.
• Brown Sugar: Adds a rich, caramel-like sweetness that pairs beautifully with apples.
• Cinnamon: The ultimate cozy spice that brings out the apple’s flavor.
• Butter: A little bit for cooking the apples to soft perfection.
• Egg: Just for brushing to give the puff pastry a nice, shiny glaze.

These ingredients come together in the easiest way, giving you bakery-quality apple turnovers right in your own kitchen.

Just the smell of them baking will make you want to whip up a batch every weekend!

How to Make Apple Turnovers

Here’s the super simple process to get these delicious apple turnovers onto your plate in no time:

Prepare the Puff Pastry: Let the puff pastry thaw while you get the apples ready.

Cook the Apples: Sauté the apples with butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until they’re softened and caramelized.

Cut the Pastry: Slice the puff pastry sheets into squares for easy folding.

Add Filling: Spoon the apple mixture onto each pastry square.

Fold and Seal: Fold the pastry over to make triangles, and press the edges with a fork to seal.

Brush with Egg Wash: Lightly brush the tops with beaten egg for a golden finish.

Bake: Pop them in the oven until they’re puffed up and golden brown.

Apple Turnover Recipes

There are endless ways to customize an apple turnover recipe, but here’s a classic version that’s always a hit:

Ingredients

• 1 package puff pastry (2 sheets)
• 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 egg, beaten for brushing

Steps

1. Thaw the Puff Pastry: Let it sit out while you prepare the filling.
2. Cook the Filling: In a pan, cook diced apples with butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until soft.
3. Prepare the Pastry: Cut the pastry into squares and place a spoonful of apple mixture in the center of each square.
4. Fold and Seal: Fold each square into a triangle and press the edges with a fork.
5. Brush with Egg Wash: Brush each turnover with beaten egg.
6. Bake: Place on a baking sheet and bake at 400°F until golden and puffy.

Sweet Endings with Homemade Apple Turnovers

These homemade apple turnovers are a little slice of cozy, sweet comfort.

The flaky puff pastry and warm spiced apples make them a treat worth sharing – if you can resist eating them all yourself!

Enjoy these any time of day, and don’t be surprised if they become a new favorite in your home.