Description
Delightfully crisp and easy-to-make Quick Apple Turnovers using just four simple ingredients. These golden puff pastry pockets filled with sweet apple slices and a hint of sugar are perfect for a fast homemade treat or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit
- 5 medium apples
Dough
- 1 lb puff pastry
Sweets
- 1 cup sugar (regular or cinnamon sugar)
Egg Wash
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all necessary ingredients to ensure a smooth cooking process.
- Peel and Slice Apples: Peel the apples completely, then slice each apple into 8-10 thin pieces. Set the sliced apples aside for filling.
- Roll out Puff Pastry & Cut: On a well-floured surface, roll out the puff pastry dough to smooth any creases. Cut the dough into 8 equal-sized squares to form the turnovers.
- Assemble Turnovers: Place 4-5 apple slices in the center of each dough square. Sprinkle about a spoonful of sugar or cinnamon sugar over the apples for sweetness.
- Fold and Seal: Fold the dough squares over the apple filling to form triangle-shaped pockets. Press the edges firmly to seal the turnovers to prevent filling leakage.
- Prepare Baking Sheet & Brush: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the folded turnovers on the sheet. Whisk the egg in a small bowl and brush it over the tops of each turnover for a shiny golden crust. Sprinkle a little sugar on top if desired.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 415°F (212°C). Bake the turnovers for about 15 minutes or until they turn golden brown and puff up beautifully.
- Serve: Remove from oven and let cool slightly before enjoying your warm, flaky apple turnovers.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the apple slices before assembling.
- Use cinnamon sugar instead of plain sugar for a spiced sweetness.
- Make sure the puff pastry is cold before rolling to ensure flaky layers.
- Seal edges well to avoid filling leaking during baking.
- Serve turnovers warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a delicious dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: apple turnovers, puff pastry dessert, quick apple dessert, easy apple pastry, baked apple turnovers
