Tasty Puff Pastry Apple Turnovers (Perfectly Golden Brown)

There is just nothing that's tastiest than a Puff Pastry Apple Turnover. And this super easy recipe will give you the best ones you've ever had!

It features the most delicious apple filling with a secret ingredient that'll make your turnovers nave minimal leaks while baking. These hand pie-like treats are absolutely incredible, and everyone seems to love them.

Perfect for the fall season, or for just about any time of the year. Have them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and you have the most delicious combination ever.

Want to learn how to make these delicious Puff Pastry Apple Turnovers? Then keep on reading!

Table of Contents

• What is an Apple Turnover?
• What Makes This Puff Pastry Apple Turnover Special?
• What Are the Best Apples for Turnovers?
• How to Keep the Turnover from Leaking?
• What Makes This Puff Pastry Apple Turnover Special?
• How to Make Puff Pastry Apple Turnover (Step-by-Step)
• How to Store Leftover Puff Pastry Apple Turnover
• More Apple Recipes
• Recipe Card
• Tasty Puff Pastry Apple Turnovers (Perfectly Golden Brown)
• Comments

What is an Apple Turnover?

To understand what an Apple Turnover is, let's first look at what a turnover is anyway.

Turnovers are usually flaky pastry dough, such as puff pastry, that has been filled with a sweet or savory filling. The edges are then sealed and these delicious treats are baked. 

They're a portable dish, you could say, and are almost like a hand pie. Since they can be filled with sweet or savory fillings, they are incredibly versatile treats that you can make for just about any occasion. 

Apple turnovers are absolutely delicious turnovers that have an apple filling. It's synonymous with anything fall for me and is one of the most comforting desserts ever. 

What Makes This Puff Pastry Apple Turnover Special?

This recipe is by far the most delicious one for Puff Pastry Apple Turnovers that you'll ever find. It features only the most essential ingredients and still gives an unforgettable flavor. 

They're truly something the whole family enjoys, but also quick enough to throw together with guests coming over for dinner or brunch. 

The apple mixture in this recipe is perfectly balanced with the ideal combination of apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and a secret ingredient that'll make sure your turnovers don't leak. 

These Puff Pastry Apple Turnovers are absolutely irresistible and as easy as can be. With the delicious cinnamon-apple pie flavors and quick, mess-free, grab-and-go convenience, what's not to like?

Do you have some unused frozen pastry dough sitting in your freezer and some apples lying around the pantry that no one seems to want to eat? Then you've got yourself a fantastic dessert!

The well-loved flaky puff pastry filled with a simple homemade apple pie-like filling, and sprinkled with cinnamon sugar makes this treat taste just like the classic apple pie. Minus the hassle of pie making and baking.

The results are 100% cravable and much appreciated by any sweets-seeking busybody always on the go. It is a delicately crunchy and satisfying dessert you're going to keep coming back to.

Make this fall dessert tonight and you're going to definitely add it to your favorites!

What Are the Best Apples for Turnovers?

When making any delicious apple dessert, like my Apple Dessert Roses or Apple Crisp, I always make sure to share with my readers the best type of apples they need to make it. 

The best ones will always be the ones that are firm to the touch and will not turn to complete mush, but ultimately, this comes down to preference or what you have on hand.

Tart apples help cut out the buttery flavor that many puff pastries have, so they're a great choice. And for this reason, I've used Granny Smith apples in this recipe, but you can also go for Pink Lady apples instead. 

Other varieties of apples that work well are Gala, Fuji, Honey Crisp, and Golden Delicious

How to Keep the Turnover from Leaking?

The only problem beginners ever face with turnovers is the risk of leakage. But with this recipe, you won't have that problem at all. 

Two problems can cause a turnover to start leaking. The first is if the mixture is too runny. This won't be a problem at all when you follow my recipe. I've added a secret ingredient to the apple mixture to get it to stay together and have a perfect consistency.

The second part is to make sure to seal the turnovers properly. I'll teach you exactly how to do that by simply crimping the sides with a fork and sealing it with a little liquid. 

We'll also poke some holes to release steam and airflow which will allow it to bake the pastry evenly while making sure the mixture doesn't leak.

What Makes This Puff Pastry Apple Turnover Special?

It's incredibly easy to make these and like I mentioned above it requires the most basic ingredients ever. Here's everything you'll need to make these Puff Pastry Apple Turnovers:

For Apple Filling:

• Apples: Of course, we'll first need some apples! I've used Granny Smiths, but you can check out other options you can try in my section above on which apples are the best for turnovers.
• White sugar: We'll next need some regular white sugar to add the right level of sweetness to our apple mixture.
• Brown sugar: Then we'll also need some brown sugar because it'll add a deeper depth in flavor, which will perfectly compliment the cinnamon we'll also use. I've used light brown sugar for this recipe.
• Cinnamon: Apples and cinnamon is truly the best combination ever. We'll be using some cinnamon powder to lightly add warmth to our delicious apple filling.

• Salt: To balance out all the flavors, we'll be using some salt. I've used sea salt in this recipe. 
• Xanthan gum: This is the secret ingredient I've been mentioning! It's an effective thickening agent, emulsifier, and stabilizer which prevents ingredients from separating and that's exactly what we're looking for when making our apple mixture. 

For Apple Turnover Topping:

• Cinnamon: We'll be making a delicious cinnamon sugar topping for our turnovers, and for that, we'll first need some ground cinnamon to add that warm, fall flavor to our delicious apple turnovers.
• Sugar: Next, we'll need some sugar to get it to the right level of sweetness that perfectly compliments our puff pastry apple turnovers and the slight buttery flavor it'll have. I've used raw cane sugar in this recipe for that delicious flavor.
• Egg: To get the cinnamon sugar topping to stick, and to also give your turnovers the perfect golden brown color, we'll be making an egg wash. So for that, you'll need some large egg.
• Water: We'll also add some water to our egg wash to get it to the right consistency.

• Puff pastry sheets: And then, of course, we need some puff pastry sheets! I've used two pastry sheets that are 8x14 inches big.

How to Make Puff Pastry Apple Turnover (Step-by-Step)

Making these delicious Puff Pastry Apple Turnovers is so much fun! They're easy and simple to make but they're so satisfying and rewarding! Here's what you need to do to make it step by step:

How to Make Apple Filling for Puff Pastry Turnovers

Let's start by first making our apple-filling mixture!

To do this, take a small glass bowl and combine all dry ingredients in it, namely white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, sea salt, and Xanthan gum.

Stir all together to combine and set aside until ready for use.

Next, rinse, peel, and chop apples. I like to use a handy onion chopper for this, but you may chop them any way you like. Place the chopped apples into a 5-quart saucepan.

Sprinkle the dry cinnamon-sugar mixture over the apples and mix until the apple cubes are well coated. Then add vanilla extract and mix once more.

Place apple filling mixture onto a stove burner and bring it to a cooking stage, stirring constantly. As soon as it starts simmering, cook for 2 minutes, always stirring constantly to prevent the sweet liquid from burning on the bottom of the pan.

Remove from heat and cool to warm before using. While the apple filling is cooling down, it will cook a bit more in the heat, so don't worry if the filling looks slightly undercooked at this point.

How to Make Apple Turnover Topping

Time to make our topping next!

While the apple filling is cooling, prepare the topping. Combine coarse cane sugar and cinnamon and set aside until ready for use.

How to Make Egg Wash for Apple Turnovers

Crack an egg into a small bowl. Then add water and whisk together until well mixed. Set aside until ready for use.

How to Assemble Puff Pastry Apple Turnovers

Let's put everything together! Start by preheating the oven to 375 F.

Cut the pastry dough into squares. I used 4x4 square inch pastry squares while making this recipe.

Next, place a heaping tablespoon of the apple filling in the center of the dough.

Lightly wet the edges and then fold the pastry across diagonally to form a triangle.

Using a fork, crimp together the edges. I prefer to first pinch the ends together with your fingers, as in the process of making perogies, then finish crimping them using a fork for the design.

Transfer the turnovers to the prepared baking sheet or baking tray lined with parchment paper, spacing them at least 2 inches apart.

Cut small slits on the tops of each turnover then brush the tops with the egg wash prepared earlier. Sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar topping.

How to Bake Puff Pastry Apple Turnovers

Bake your turnovers for 20 minutes or until they turn golden brown. Remove from the oven and cool to warm before serving.

Safety caution: even though the turnover may be warm to touch on the outside, the inside filling may still be very hot! Check the inside first before serving them to children.

Enjoy them with milk, tea, or a homemade latte! Before serving, you can drizzle some vanilla glaze on it, or dust powdered sugar on it. It also goes great with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.

How to Store Leftover Puff Pastry Apple Turnover

Cooked puff pastry apple turnovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. 

Plus, you can even freeze them! Unbaked turnovers can be stored in the freezer for up to 2 months. Don't thaw them, instead just bake them for an extra 4 minutes and you'll be good to go. 

I don't recommend freezing baked puff pastry apple turnovers as they can get soggy. 

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