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Apple Puff Pastry Turnovers

Delightful pastries filled with a sweet and tart apple mixture, encased in flaky puff pastry, perfect for dessert or an afternoon treat.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Serving Size 8 servings

Ingredients

Pastry and Filling

  • 1 pound puff pastry (thawed if frozen) Use 2 sheets
  • 2 large Granny Smith apples (peeled, cored, and diced) Alternatively use 4 small apples
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter For sautéing apples
  • 1/8 cup brown sugar
  • 1/8 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch Thickening agent
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 pinch salt To enhance flavor

Egg Wash and Glaze

  • 1 large egg For egg wash
  • 1 tablespoon milk For egg wash
  • 2/3 cup powdered sugar For the glaze
  • 1 tablespoon milk For the glaze

Instructions

Filling Preparation

  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and add in the diced apples. Cook for 5 minutes until they start to soften.
  • Reduce the heat to low and add in brown sugar, granulated sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and salt. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until the apples are soft but not mushy. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.

Pastry Preparation and Assembly

  • On a lightly floured surface, roll each puff pastry sheet into an 11-inch square. Cut each sheet into 4 equal squares.
  • Place 1-2 tablespoons of the apple filling in the center of one square.
  • In a small bowl, beat together the egg and 1 tablespoon of milk. Brush the egg wash on two sides of the pastry square.
  • Fold one corner over the filling to the opposite corner to form a triangle. Press down on the edges to seal.
  • Cut 2-3 small slits in the top of each turnover. Brush the egg wash over the top.

Baking

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F and refrigerate turnovers for 15 minutes.
  • Line two 13x9-inch baking sheets with parchment paper and place the turnovers about 1 inch apart.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown.
  • Mix powdered sugar and milk in a small bowl and drizzle over warm pastries before serving.

Notes

Serve warm or at room temperature. Consider adding vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for a week. Reheat in the oven.