These Easy Apple Turnovers are plump full of juicy honey crisp apples, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves, and drizzled with a two-ingredient glaze. This turnover recipe utilizes store-bought puff pastry dough, making this delicious recipe uncomplicated and quick.
Fall will be here before you know it, and with it comes lots of amazing flavors. One of my favorite parts of the autumn season is apple picking. There are just so many amazing recipes that you can make and prepare with fresh apples. These Easy Apple Turnovers were made with Honey Crisp Apples, but you could use Granny Smith, Braeburn, Pink Lady, or Jonagold. Every year it seems like they come out with another amazing apple. How do they do this? With the help of frozen pastry puff, this scrumptious Apple Turnover Recipe comes together so quickly and tastes so much better and fresher than store-bought pastries.
What is puff pastry and how do you use it?
Puff pastry sheets are found in the freezer section of your grocery store. Puff pastry is ready-made dough that is buttery, light, and flaky. It is perfect for making pastries and appetizers. You thaw it, unfold it, cut or shape it and bake it. I have learned two things about puff pastry that are very important, though. After a short thaw period (about 20-35 minutes), it is ready to go. If you wait much longer than that, you will lose some or most of its ability to rise. Also, don’t peek too much as it does not like oven temperature drops, and certainly don’t slam the oven door.
How do you make Easy Apple Turnovers?
- Start making the apple filling. Peel, core, and chop the apples. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, and cook over low heat until soft. Mix cornstarch and water, add to the pan, and cook until slightly thickened.
- Cut each sheet of puff pastry in fours. Scoop apples into the center of each square. Fold over and press edges to seal. Crimp edges with a fork. Brush on egg wash and bake.
- Whisk milk and powdered sugar together. Drizzle over cooled turnovers.
Helpful Recipe Tips
- If you prefer, you can sprinkle the tops with coarse sugar before baking.
- My go-to apples for this recipe are Honey Crisp, Braeburn, Pink Lady, and Granny Smith apples.
- Canned apple pie filling and other flavors of pie filling like cherry, blueberry, peach, and strawberry can be substituted.
- If the powdered sugar drizzle is too thick, add a tiny bit of milk. If it is too thin, add a tablespoon or two of powdered sugar.
- To freeze cooked turnovers, first fully cool. Then wrap them in plastic wrap, followed by a layer of aluminum foil, or in a sturdy airtight container. Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat in the air fryer. I do not advise freezing them unbaked, as the puff pastry will have less rise and crispiness.
These Easy Apple Turnovers are so flaky and delicious. They are the perfect sweet treat for school snacks, brunches, weekend breakfasts, and light desserts. Put the ingredients on your shopping list today and leave me a comment and let me know what you think.
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Easy Apple Turnovers
These scrumptious Easy Apple Turnovers are plump full of juicy honey-crisp apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves and baked in a flaky crust.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 8
- Category: Pastry
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 box (17.3 ounce) puff pastry (2 sheets)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 honey crisp apple peeled cored and cut in small dice
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 pinch ground cloves
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add apples and cook for 15 minutes or until they have begun to soften. Add brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until fully softened. Stir water and cornstarch together and add to apples. Cook until slightly thickened, about 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
- Puff pastry will need to be thawed for 20-30 minutes prior to use. Do not thaw too long (see instructions on box),
- Unfold each sheet of puff pastry and place it on a lightly floured surface. Cut into 4 equal squares. Place the squares on a parchment paper covered baking sheet. Top each with a heaping tablespoon or so of apple mixture and fold over and press edges to seal, creating a triangle. Crimp edges with a fork. Beat egg until frothy. Brush on a light coat of egg wash with a pastry brush
- Bake at 400 degrees for 18-20 minutes or until turnovers are puffed and golden brown. Let turnovers cool on a wire rack.
- Whisk milk and powdered sugar until smooth and drizzle over cooled turnovers
Notes
- If you prefer, you can sprinkle the tops with coarse sugar before baking.
- My go-to apples for this recipe are Honey Crisp, Braeburn, Pink Lady, and Granny Smith apples.
- Canned apple pie filling and other flavors of pie filling like cherry, blueberry, peach, and strawberry can be substituted.
- If the powdered sugar drizzle is too thick, add a tiny bit of milk. If it is too thin, add a tablespoon or two of powdered sugar.
- To freeze cooked turnovers, first fully cool. Then wrap them in plastic wrap, followed by a layer of aluminum foil, or in a sturdy airtight container. Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat in the air fryer. I do not advise freezing them unbaked, as the puff pastry will have less rise and crispiness.
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Diane
I cook and bake for a family for a living, they loved these apple turnovers, thank you so much for this recipe. Everyone in the family gave it two thumbs up 👍👍 even thier father who is 97 years old. Love them. Thank you so much.
★★★★★
Beth Pierce
Oh that is so sweet! I am so glad that they liked the apple turnovers!
Tammy
Oh I’ve always loved apple turnovers. They’d be my go-to at the bakery after church. Now I’m craving one with my morning coffee! These look delightful and perfect.
Zadie
These homemade apple turnovers are delicious, so easy to make and everyone enjoyed them. I will make them again.
★★★★★
Sienny
I’m an apple lover! I’m now totally sold with your easy apply turnover recipe here. So so tasty and easy to make with puff pastry. My kids want me top make them again this weekend.
Laura
YUUUUUM! I love apple in baked goods! It is sweet but not too sweet, it makes everything sooo delicious.
Mary
I have never tried making turnovers before, and it is nice to know there is an easy recipe like this one. Sounds delicious, and these are perfect with apple season coming up. I am going to try them this weekend.
Ree
These are my favorite apple turnovers! They are quick, easy, and delicious.
Tanya
Oh my goodness, these Easy Apple Turnovers look absolutely mouthwatering! 🍎🥐 The combination of juicy honey crisp apples and warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves has me already dreaming of fall flavors. 🍂🍁 It’s such a delightful idea to use store-bought puff pastry dough to keep the recipe simple and quick, perfect for those of us who love delicious treats without the fuss!
★★★★★
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Tanya! I sure hope you enjoy them as much as we do.
Maria
We love these apple turnovers. With puff pastry they are quick and easy. Sometimes I liked to skip the glaze and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
★★★★★
Alita
With so many anniversaries and reunions to celebrate this month, this is the perfect recipe to impress visitors. Thank you for this!
★★★★★
Beth Pierce
The pleasure is all mine, Alita! Enjoy!
Rose
Great apple turnver recipe. So easy to make and they turned out delicious and flaky with great fall flavor.
Yeah Lifestyle
These turned out perfect! The apple turnovers are delicious, especially with the flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg!
★★★★★
Karen
omg this looks so so good!!! I will be doing these over the weekend for sure. I am thinking of using Gala Apples….yum…
Beth Pierce
Gala will be delicious in these. You should try honey crisp!
Rosey
These look nice and flaky. I like a nice apple turnover with a cup of coffee for brunch.
Sammie
We love these apple turnovers, we have an apple tree in our garden and usually make these quite often as we get so many.
★★★★★
Deborah Miller
My husband and his friends are finishing our basement. So far, they have requested this recipe four times lol! It’s absolutely delicious. Thank you for sharing it!
★★★★★
Beth Pierce
That is great! I am so glad that they enjoy the apple turnovers! Good luck with the basement!
Pam Francis
Can you use apple pie filling?
Beth Pierce
Yes you sure can!
Karisa
I tried this recipe mostly as written. They were easy and delicious. The only thing I did differently was to set aside half prior to baking in order to freeze and bake later.
I froze without egg washing those I’d save. I froze them first on a baking sheet, then in a zipper freezer bag. I’ve already eaten those too, though! Air fried those babies! Definitely returning to this recipe.
★★★★★
Beth Pierce
Thanks so much Karisa! Thanks for the tips! The readers love great tips.
Sherri Brady
Made these this evening…easy peasy and oh, so good! I used granny smith apples for a more tart filling. Subbed half of brown sugar with Stevia and had to add a little more water to the filling. Thanks for the recipe!
★★★★★
Beth Pierce
You are most welcome Sherri! So glad that you liked them! Happy New Year!!
Rita
Could I make these with apple sauce instead?
Beth Pierce
In place of the apples?
Liz
These were very tasty! The color was quite uneven but I think that is due to our oven. Perfect for a fall evening!
Su
Recipe has powdered sugar listed twice but the directions mention it mixed with milk for the icing. Do you use 1 3/4 cup powdered sugar for the icing or does some go into the apples?
Beth Pierce
Sorry about that. I have corrected the recipe…. that 1 cup powdered sugar was not even supposed to be there. That must have been from my notes on a test run for the icing when I decided that 3/4 cup with one tablespoon of milk was the correct ration and the right amount for the turnovers.
Terry
Can I make the apple mixture a day ahead?
Beth Pierce
Yes it can be. Store it in an airtight container in the fridge. Bring it out and let it warm up to room temperature before starting the recipe.
Dahn
These look amazing, I just love how quick they come together with puff pastry
★★★★★
Beth Pierce
Thanks so much Dahn! Yes puff pastry really comes in handy!
cindy mccarney
i froze some apples this fall, do you think those will work the same?
Beth Pierce
Yes I think that will work just fine.
Annissa
These look like a dream come true. So gorgeous! Im so glad fall baking season is here.
★★★★★
Lisa Huff
These apple turnovers look way better than anything I’ve seen at any of the grocery stores or bakeries around here!
★★★★★
Sunrita
Love any recipe with puff pastry: this one of so good as a brunch treat
Erin
These would disappear in our house!
★★★★★
Cathy
I’d love one with my coffee this morning!
Beth Pierce
Thanks Cathy! Me too!
Jade Manning
They look delicious! Do you do takeout too?! 😉
★★★★★
Catalina
This is the best brunch ever! I could go for a batch of these!
★★★★★
Taylor
I can’t wait to make these! They look delicious!
★★★★★
Katerina
WOW!! These look incredibly delicious!! A must try!
★★★★★
Raluca
I love apple turnovers but I never tried to make them at home! I should 😉 Thanks for sharing such a quick and delicios recipe 😉
Beth Pierce
You are most welcome. I hope you enjoy them!
Millie
I think it is important to roll the pastry to 11×11 inches cut and fill . Refrigerator for 20 minutes and then brush with egg wash and bake . Keeps them together better.
Beth Pierce
Thanks for the tip Millie!
Stacie
Woo hoo! I have to make these! Down here in Georgia, everyone makes fritters, but I think these look even better.
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