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Apple Turnovers with Puff Pastry (Brown Sugar Apple Filling)

Author: Veena Azmanov
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Calories: 12
Adjust Servings Here: 8 sevings

Description

Flaky puff pastry meets warm, cinnamon-spiced apples and a drizzle of brown-sugar butter glaze. These apple turnovers are everything you love about apple pie — buttery, caramel-sweet, and comforting — but so much easier.

Ingredients 

Apple Pie Filling

  • 350 g (2 med) Apples - (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well) peeled, cored, and chopped
  • 2 tsp Unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp Brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp Cornstarch
  • 2 tsp Water (to dissolve cornstarch)
  • Pinch of salt

Turnovers

  • 300 g (1 sheet) Sheet puff pastry thawed
  • 1 tbsp Brown sugar (for inside each pastry)
  • 1 small Egg with 1 tbsp of water (for egg wash)
  • 1 - 2 tbsp Brown sugar (for sprinkling on top)

For the Cinnamon Glaze

  • 60 g (½ cup) Powdered sugar
  • ½ tsp Ground cinnamon
  • 1 - 2 tbsp Whole milk (adjust for drizzling consistency)

Instructions

  • Make the Apple Filling - In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the chopped apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
    Stir and cook for 4–5 minutes, until the apples soften slightly and the mixture becomes syrupy.
    Mix cornstarch with water to make a slurry, then stir it into the apples. Cook another 1–2 minutes, until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
    Remove from heat and let the filling cool completely before using (you can pop it in the fridge for 10–15 minutes to speed it up).
    350 g Apples - (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well), 2 tsp Unsalted butter, 3 tbsp Brown sugar (light or dark), 1 tsp Ground cinnamon, ½ tsp Cornstarch, 2 tsp Water (to dissolve cornstarch), Pinch of salt
  • Prepare the Puff Pastry - Preheat your oven to 200°C / 400°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
    Roll out the puff pastry slightly to even out the edges, then cut into squares (about 4x4 inches / 10x10 cm).
    On one side of each square, sprinkle one teaspoon of brown sugar. Spoon about one tablespoon of the cooled apple filling over the sugar.
    300 g Sheet puff pastry, 1 tbsp Brown sugar
  • Assemble the Turnovers - Fold the pastry over to form a rectangle (or triangle if you prefer).
    Press the edges gently with your fingers, then seal with a fork. Place the turnovers on the prepared baking sheet.
    Whisk the egg and water together to make an egg wash, then brush it over the tops.
    Sprinkle lightly with brown sugar for a caramelized finish.
    1 small Egg with 1 tbsp of water, 1 - 2 tbsp Brown sugar
  • Bake - Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until golden brown, puffed, and crisp on top. Let cool slightly before glazing.
  • Make the Cinnamon Butter Glaze - In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, cinnamon, and milk until smooth.
    Drizzle over the warm turnovers using a spoon or piping bag. Let it sit for a few minutes before serving.
    60 g Powdered sugar, ½ tsp Ground cinnamon, 1 - 2 tbsp Whole milk

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