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Apple Turnovers
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Apple Turnovers

Packed with deliciousness, these Apple Turnovers are easy to make! It's a great dessert or snack to get your little ones involved.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Passive Time30 minutes
Servings: 8 turnovers
Author: Francine Lizotte
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: International
Keyword Easy Recipe, Fruits, Kids Recipes, Low Sodium, Pastry

Ingredients

TURNOVERS

  • 3 large Granny Smith apples (substitute Honeycrisp or Golden Delicious), peeled, cored and chopped into 1/3-inch pieces
  • 1 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice tips & tricks
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. ground Himalayan pink salt
  • 1 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
  • 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
  • 2 tbsp. unbleached all-purpose flour, for work surface
  • 1 egg wash (1 free-run egg mixed with 1 tbsp. milk)

GLAZE

  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
  • 3 tbsp. heavy cream, or as needed

Directions

  • In a medium bowl, prep the apples and toss the pieces with lemon juice; set aside.
  • In a small bowl, add brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt; whisk to combine and set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add butter and when it starts sizzling, add apple pieces. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often.
  • Add the brown sugar mixture and cook for 3 minutes. Add vanilla extract and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, transfer to a bowl and let it cool for 15 minutes. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 400ºF and line baking sheets with silicone mats or parchment paper; set aside.
  • Roll out each thawed puff pastry sheet into a 10-inch square and then slice each sheet into 4 equal squares.
  • In a small bowl, mix egg and 1 tbsp. milk; whisk until mixed.
  • Spoon 2 tbsp. of filling in the center of each square and brush 2 edges with egg wash.
  • Fold one point of the pastry to the opposite side, forming a triangle.
  • Press edges together to tighten them up and finish it by using tines of a fork to create small indented lines along the edges.
  • Transfer to prepared baking sheet and brush the tops with egg wash; make a few slits.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes or until the pastries are golden and puffed.
  • Remove from the heat and cool for 15 minutes before glazing or sprinkling with granulated sugar.

GLAZE

  • In a small bowl, add confectioners’ sugar and slowly pour in heavy cream and mix until the consistency is smooth.
  • Drizzle over the turnovers.