Golden apple turnovers, looking more impressive than the amount of work involved.
Warm apple turnovers straight from the oven are deliciously irresistible. Crisp, golden puff pastry wrapped around soft, cinnamon scented apples feels like something that should take much more effort than it actually does.
There is absolutely no need to make pastry from scratch for these apple turnovers. With a sheet of good quality puff pastry and a few simple ingredients, you can have a homemade dessert in the oven in no time. Store bought, ready made puff pastry is the easiest shortcut. Giving you more time to enjoy something delicious.
How to make easy apple turnovers
Keep the apple filling simple. I always keep the peel on the apples to help keep their structure when heated. Simply cut the apples in smaller pieces.
Make a simple mixture of melted butter, cinnamon, sugar and a pinch of salt. Cover the apple pieces in the mix to soften them a bit before adding them to the puff pastry. The apples will continue cooking once in the oven. The butter will add a richness to the filling, while the cinnamon a bit of warmth, and sugar and salt to balance the flavours.
Cut the puff pastry into squares and add a spoonful of filling to each square. Do not be tempted to over fill the squares, it is easily done and will always end with the filling finding its way out of the pastry.
On your modestly filled puff pastry square, add another square on top. Seal with a fork on all sides to help the filling stay on the inside.
Make three slices with a sharp knife along the top of the puff pastry squares for the steam to escape. Then give the squares a quick brush with egg wash before you put them in the oven and watch them get golden and crisp.
For full measurements and description, see the recipe card below.
Substitutes
You can put other fruit inside your pastry. For softer fruits such as berries, use the flesh of the fruit more than the juice to keep the filling inside of the pastry case.
If you have the time and the skill, feel free to substitute the shop bought puff pastry for your own homemade.
Freezable
Store bought puff pastry is one of those ingredients that deserves a permanent place in the freezer. Convenient to take out, let it defrost in the fridge and you have a quick and easy dessert.
The finished apple turnovers can be frozen as well. Defrost in the fridge or on the kitchen counter before reheating them in the oven on a low temperature to crisp up the puff pastry.
Big Batch Cooking Tips
Make the filling ahead of time and keep in the fridge in an airtight container for up to three days. No need to reheat it before adding it to the puff pastry squares when you are ready to bake.
Similar recipes for you to enjoy
When apples are in season, take advantage of this to make these festive puff pastry apple cups, or this fragrant filled apples, or apples with crumbly top.
If you do not like apples, there are other puff pastry desserts you can easily make such as my cinnamon squares, or my quick and easy puff pastry cinnamon rolls.
Final thoughts on easy apple turnovers
Warm apple turnovers are hard to beat. Serve with a simple custard or vanilla ice cream. Or why not eat it just as it is, letting the cinnamon and sugar coated apples take the centre stage.
What makes these apple turnovers so appealing is that they look far more impressive than the amount of work involved.
Do you have a favourite quick and easy recipe that is your go-to? Share in the comments below.
Easy apple turnovers
Ingredients
- 320 g Puff pastry 35 x 23 cm
- 2 red apples
- 25 g butter
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- A pinch of salt
- 1 egg
Optional
- Vanilla ice cream
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Set the oven to 175 °C (347 °F)
- Wash and core 2 red apples. Leave the peel on for the apple to keep its structure.
- Cut the apples into smaller pieces.
- Melt 25 g butter in a pan. Add 1 tbsp cinnamon, 2 tbsp brown sugar, and A pinch of salt.
- Once all mixed, add the apple pieces, cook for about seven minutes until soft. The time depends on the size of your pieces.
- Leave to the side to cool.
- Unroll 320 g Puff pastry, cut it in ten equal pieces. If you have the same measurements as I 35 x 23 cm, then each rectangular piece will be 7 x 11,5 cm.
- Add your cooled apple pieces to half of the puff pastry rectangles.
- Add a second piece of puff pastry and press the two pieces together.
- Use a fork to press together the edges to the two pieces.
- Crack 1 egg in a bowl and a smidge of water, use a fork to whisk the egg wash together.
- Use a pastry brush to brush the pastry with the egg wash.
- Bake in the oven for 14 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve hot with Vanilla ice cream or Whipped cream. Or serve cold as an easy hand held snack.
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