Puff Pastry Apple Turnovers Recipe

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These Apple Turnovers are really simple to make using store bought puff pastry and a fresh apple pie filling. Enjoy bakery style, flaky pastries that you have baked yourself!

Prep Time30

Cook Time30

Total Time1

Servings: turnovers

Author: Marcellina

Ingredients

6 Granny Smith apples
3 tablespoons butter (See Note 1)
¼ cup brown sugar
1½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1½ teaspoon cornstarch ((also known as cornflour))
1 pound (450 grams) frozen or chilled puff pastry (See Note 2)
1 egg (beaten for egg wash)
powdered (icing) sugar, to serve

Instructions

To make apple filling

Peel, core and chop apples in to smallish pieces.
Add apples to a frying pan along with butter, brown sugar and cinnamon and place on medium heat.
Stir until the butter is melted and all ingredients are combined and beginning to bubble
Turn down the heat to a low simmer and cook the apples for 10-15 minutes until just tender.
Mix cornstarch with 2 teaspoons water. Use this mixture to thicken the apples. If too thick add a spoonful or two of water.
Transfer apple filling to a dinner plate to cool.

To assemble Apple Turnovers

Preheat oven to 400F°/200°C and line two baking trays with non-stick parchment paper.
If frozen, defrost the puff pastry until pliable according to package instructions. If puff pastry becomes too hot it will be limp and hard to handle - in that case just pop it back in the fridge.
Cut each sheet of pastry into 5-inch x 5-inch (12cm x 12cm) squares.
Divided apple filling over half of each square.
Brush half of the edge of each square lightly with egg wash.
Fold pastry over apples encasing the filling and press the edges well to seal.
Transfer finished pastries to lined baking tray.
With scissors or a sharp knife cut three slits in the top of each assembled pastry.
Brush tops with egg wash.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
Cool on wire rack.
Dust with powdered (icing) sugar to serve.

Notes

Use either salted or unsalted butter.
Gluten-free puff pastry can be used to make this recipe. Be sure to also use gluten-free cornstarch to make these apple turnovers gluten-free.

Top Tips

Alternative Finishing Options
For a sugary crunch, sprinkle the pastries with coarse granulated sugar before baking.

Can these pastries be prepared in advance?
Absolutely! Prepare them up to the baking stage, then transfer them to baking trays, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for up to 12 hours. When ready to bake, brush with egg wash and proceed. Cold pastries might need a few extra minutes in the oven to brown.

Can the apple filling be prepared in advance?
Yes, you can prepare the apple filling up to a day or two in advance. Assemble the pastries and bake when you're ready for a fresh, flaky treat.

Do these Apple Turnovers store well?
While these turnovers are best enjoyed fresh, they can be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator. For reheating, you can either eat them cold or warm them up in a moderate oven for about 5 minutes. Avoid using a microwave, as it won't produce optimal results.

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