Homemade Apple Turnovers
Delight in the cozy flavors of homemade apple turnovers filled with sweet, caramelized apples and a hint of cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 sheets frozen puff pastry
- 2–3 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Flour for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare your apples by melting butter in a saucepan and sautéing diced apples for about 5 minutes.
- Sweeten the pot by adding sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice to the apples, then cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Roll out puff pastry and cut it into 4-inch squares.
- Fill each square with apple filling but avoid overfilling.
- Seal the edges of each pastry with beaten egg wash.
- Prepare for baking by placing turnovers on a parchment-lined baking sheet and brushing tops with egg wash.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool slightly and serve warm.
Notes
Sprinkle powdered sugar on top before serving for added sweetness. These turnovers are best enjoyed warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 turnover
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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