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Apple Turnovers

Apple Turnovers made with flaky and delicious puff pastry filled with sweet apple filling. Quick and easy in the oven or air fryer!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Additional Time10 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Apple Desserts
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 turnovers
Calories: 142kcal
Author: Milisa

Ingredients

  • 2 granny smith apples peeled and diced (about 2 cups)
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 2 sheets frozen puff pastry thawed
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water

for the icing

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°.
  • Mix diced apples with brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add apples and cook, stirring often about 5 minutes or until apples are softened.
  • Place in a bowl and cool completely. Pop the bowl in the freezer for about 10 minutes to speed up the cooling process.
  • Remove one sheet of puff pastry from the refrigerator, leaving one sheet in the refrigerator to stay chilled. Lightly flour a clean surface and place the puff pastry over the flour. Dust the top lightly with a bit more flour.
  • Using a rolling pin, roll the puff pastry into about a 10 x 12 inch rectangle.
  • Cut the puff pastry into 4 squares using a pizza wheel.
  • Beat egg and water together in a small bowl.
  • Spoon apple pie filling into the center of each square.
  • Brush the edges of each puff pastry square with egg wash.
  • Fold puff pastry over apple filling into a triangle. Use a fork to crimp the edges to seal.
  • Place turnovers onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet, spacing about 3 inches apart.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut a couple of small slits in the top of each pastry.
  • Brush all over with egg wash.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Remove from oven to a wire rack and cool slightly.
  • Repeat with remaining ingredients.
  • Mix powdered sugar with milk and vanilla extract in a small bowl with a whisk until smooth.
  • Drizzle over apple turnovers.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.

Air Fryer Directions:

  • Preheat air fryer at 400° for 5 minutes.
  • Place turnovers into an air fryer basket with space in between.
  • Cook for 7- 8 minutes until golden brown.
  • Cool on a wire rack, drizzle with icing.
  • Repeat with remaining ingredients.

Notes

How to Freeze Apple Turnovers:

  • Prepare turnovers but do not brush with egg wash. Place in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Place in the freezer for about 2 hours or until frozen solid.
  • Transfer turnovers to a zip top freezer bag and freeze up to 6 weeks.
  • Frozen turnovers do not need to thaw before baking. Place on a lined baking sheet, cook 20 minutes.

How to Store Apple Turnovers:

Store at room temperature in a zip top bag or airtight container at room temperature up to 2 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 52mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g