Homemade Apple Turnovers
Homemade Apple Turnovers are a delightful treat that combines a flaky, buttery pastry with a sweet and gooey cinnamon apple filling. Perfect for any occasion, these turnovers are easy to make and can be enjoyed as a dessert, snack, or even breakfast. Whether you’re hosting a brunch or simply indulging in a sweet craving, these turnovers topped with caramel sauce will impress everyone at the table. The best part? You can customize them with nuts or dried fruits for an extra twist. Serve them warm for an irresistible dessert that’s sure to become a favorite.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb homemade rough puff pastry or 2 sheets store-bought puff pastry
- 2 cups peeled & diced apples (about 2 medium apples)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup granulated or brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
- Optional: 1/2 cup salted caramel for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare your pastry dough (homemade or thawed store-bought).
- In a saucepan, cook diced apples with cornstarch, vanilla, cinnamon, and sugar over medium heat for about 10 minutes until softened.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) and prepare baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
- Roll out the dough and cut into squares. Spoon apple filling onto each square.
- Fold and seal the edges using a fork.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes.
- Brush each turnover with egg wash, cut steam vents on top, and bake for 23–25 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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