Homemade Apple Turnovers
Homemade Apple Turnovers are the perfect blend of flaky pastry and sweet, gooey cinnamon apples. This delightful dessert is easy to make, making it a favorite for both busy weeknights and special occasions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 lb. homemade rough puff pastry or store-bought frozen puff pastry (2 sheets)
- 2 cups peeled & diced apples (about 2 medium apples)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup granulated or brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon milk (any kind)
- Optional: 1/2 cup salted caramel for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare puff pastry: Roll out homemade dough or unroll store-bought dough on a floured surface and cut into squares.
- Cook apple filling: In a saucepan, combine diced apples, cornstarch, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and sugar over medium heat until bubbling. Simmer for 5 minutes; cool for 20 minutes.
- Assemble turnovers: Spoon apple filling onto each dough square, fold to form triangles, crimp edges, and chill in the fridge for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C) and prepare an egg wash by whisking together an egg and milk.
- Brush turnovers with egg wash and bake for 23-25 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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