Puff Pastry Apple Turnovers are filled with tangy apple pie filling, baked until golden brown & crispy, then topped with a sweet almond icing! This apple puff pastries are easy to make & delicious!
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To make this apple turnover recipe, you’ll need just a few simple ingredients such as pastry sheets, apple pie filling, and an egg to seal the edges of the pastry and prevent the filling from leaking. Once the turnovers are baked, you can top them off with a sweet almond icing made from powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract. The result is a delicious and satisfying pastry dessert that’s sure to impress!
Easy Apple Turn Over- Made With Minimal Ingredients!
Making apple turnovers has never been easier with this simple recipe that requires only a few ingredients. With just two sheets of puff pastry, a can of apple pie filling, and some basic pantry staples, you can whip up a batch of delicious turnovers in no time.
With just a handful of ingredients and a few simple steps, you can enjoy warm and flaky apple turnovers that are perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a sweet snack. Give this recipe a try and impress your friends and family with your baking skills!
Why You’ll Love This Easy Pastry Recipe
- Simple Ingredients: This recipe requires only a few simple ingredients that you may already have in your pantry. You’ll need puff pastry sheets, canned apple pie filling, an egg, powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract. With these ingredients, you can make 8 delicious turnovers that are perfect for sharing.
- Easy to Make: This recipe is also very easy to make. All you need to do is cut the puff pastry sheets into squares, spoon the apple pie filling onto each square, fold the pastry over, and seal the edges with egg wash. Then, bake them in the oven until they’re golden brown. The almond icing is also easy to make and adds a sweet finishing touch to the turnovers.
- Versatile: These apple turnover puff pastries are versatile and can be enjoyed in many different ways. They’re perfect for a quick breakfast or snack, and can also be served as a dessert. You can even serve them warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a decadent treat.
Apple Turnover Ingredients
Puff Pastry Sheets: You will need 2 sheets of puff pastry, or one box, to make 8 turnovers.
Apple Pie Filling: Just one 21-oz can of pie filling is all that you will need to make this recipe.
Egg: Use 1 beaten egg, plus 1 teaspoon of water, to seal the edges of the puff pastry.
Almond Icing
Powdered Sugar: To create a thick and sweet glaze, use 1 cup of powder sugar.
Milk: You need about 2 TBSP of milk to thin down the sugar and make a drizzling icing for the turnovers. The final amount will depend on the desired consistency.
Almond Extract: Adding 1 tsp of almond extract gives the frosting a nice subtle flavor that pairs great with all the other ingredients in this recipe.
How to make Puff Pastry Apple Turnovers
Prep
Begin by getting the oven preheated to 400ºF. Then line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicon mat, then set it aside.
After that, roll out the thawed puff pastry dough and slice each pastry sheet into 4 equal squares using a sharp knife or a pizza cutter.
Filling
Next, spoon about 3 tablespoons of pie filling into the center of each pastry square.
Seal
In a small bowl whisk one egg, with one teaspoon of water. Use a pastry brush to spread the egg wash on the edge of the pastry dough.
Fold the corner without the egg wash over to the edge with the egg wash. Proceed to press the edges together with your fingers and then with the tines of a fork to seal the edges.
Bake
Place each turnover onto the prepared baking sheets. Continue to put the puff pastries into the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden, puffy, and flaky.
Almond Glaze
To make the glaze, combine the powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract in a small bowl. Mix with a whisk until it is a thick liquid. The glaze should fall easily off the end of a spoon or fork. If you feel it is too thick, add more milk, one-two drops at a time, or if it is too runny add just a pinch of powdered sugar at a time.
Use a fork or spoon to drizzle the turnovers with the almond icing. This is best done when the turnovers have cooled down a bit.
Serve and enjoy!
Variations of this Apple Turnover Recipe
There are many ways to customize this apple turnover puff pastry recipe to suit your preferences. Here are a few ideas:
Add Cinnamon: For a classic twist on this recipe, add 1 teaspoon of cinnamon to the apple pie filling. This will give the turnovers a warm, cozy flavor that pairs perfectly with the flaky puff pastry.
Use Different Fruit Fillings: While apple pie filling is delicious, you can also experiment with other fruit fillings. Try using cherry, blueberry, or peach pie filling for a different twist on this recipe.
Add Nuts: For an extra crunch, add chopped nuts to the apple pie filling. Walnuts, pecans, and almonds all work well in this recipe.
Make Mini Turnovers: Instead of making 8 large turnovers, you can make mini turnovers by cutting the puff pastry sheets into smaller squares. This is a great option if you’re serving these as an appetizer or dessert at a party.
Puff Pastry Apple Turnovers
Ingredients
- 17.3 oz puff pastry sheet, thawed
- 21 oz canned apple pie filling
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 tsp water
Almond Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 TBSP milk
- 1 tsp almond extract
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicon mat, then set it aside.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry dough and slice each pastry sheet into 4 equal squares using a sharp knife or a pizza cutter.
- Filling: Spoon about 3 tablespoons of pie filling into the center of each pastry square.
- Seal: In a small bowl whisk one egg, with one teaspoon of water. Use a pastry brush to spread the egg wash on the edge of the pastry dough. Fold the corner without the egg wash over to the edge with the egg wash. Press the edges together with your fingers and then with the tines of a fork to seal the edges.
- Bake: Place each turnover onto the prepared baking sheet. Put the puff pastries into the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden, puffy, and flaky.
- Almond Glaze: Combine the powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract in a small bowl. Mix with a whisk until it is a thick liquid. The glaze should fall easily off the end of a spoon or fork. If you feel it is too thick, add more milk, one-two drops at a time, or if it is too runny add just a pinch of powdered sugar at a time.
- Use a fork or spoon to drizzle the turnovers with the almond icing. This is best done when the turnovers have cooled down a bit. Serve and enjoy!
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How to store Apple Turnovers
If you aren’t going to eat these apple turnovers right away, these can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. To warm them up before serving, place in the microwave for 30 seconds.
To store apple turnover puff pastries for a longer period, wrap them in plastic wrap or foil and place them in an airtight container in the freezer. They can last up to 2 months in the freezer.
Can I use vanilla extract instead of almond?
Absolutely! The almond extract adds a great flavor to this simple icing recipe but you can swap it out with any extract flavor for a different experience, including vanilla!
Can I make my own apple pie filling?
Yes, you can make your own apple pie filling by combining sliced apples, sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice in a saucepan and cooking until the apples are tender. You can also add cornstarch to thicken the filling.
What other topping can I add in lieu of icing?
Instead of almond icing, you can sprinkle some cinnamon sugar on top of the apple turnover puff pastries before baking them. You can also drizzle some caramel sauce on top after they are baked.
What is the purpose of an egg in this apple turnover recipes?
The beaten egg is used to seal the edges of the puff pastry, which helps to prevent the filling from leaking out while baking. It also gives the pastry a nice golden brown color.
Tips for working with puff pastry when making turnovers
When working with puff pastry, it is important to keep it chilled until you are ready to use it. This helps to prevent it from becoming too soft and difficult to work with. Also, be sure to handle the pastry gently to avoid tearing it. Finally, make sure to seal the edges of the pastry well to prevent the filling from leaking out during baking.
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Puff Pastry Apple Turnovers made with puff pastry & apple pie filling for a simple, delicious apple dessert. This apple puff pastry recipe is made in minutes & topped with a delicious almond glaze.
Jenn says
GLORIOUS! Baked apple desserts are my favorite and I love how easy this is to make! Thanks for the recipe!
Kaylie says
Mine too! Thank you, Jenn!
Katie says
Looks delicious! Can’t wait to try this one.
Kaylie says
Thank you, Katie!
Ivy says
Yesssss!!!!!!! Simply delicious and I added golden raisins.. I first soaked some raisins in warm water to remove the sugar coated and the raisin puffed up in size. So then when to turn overs was done the raisins were plumed and juicy along with the apples…incredibly delicious. Thank you for your simple recipe
Jessica says
Ooh- adding raisins is a great idea!! So glad you liked them!
Simon says
i had some leftover homemade apple filling from making a pie.
For the glaze I substituted lemon instead of water, very good.
Jessica says
That sounds amazing Simon! Glad you liked them!
Chelsi Volpe says
How would I improvise baking time with premade pie crust?
Nicole says
With pie crust it would bake for about the half of the time as puff pastry, but the texture is going to be completely different because you created hand pies and not a turnover.
Pat says
I’ve made this several times and everyone loves them. I chop the apples in the filling and add extra cinnamon to the pie filling. As a short cut I use cake frosting. I want to try with cherries and maybe strawberry or blueberry fillings
Jessica says
I love the idea of a cherry turnover with almond icing! YUM!
Sherry says
Could I use canned peach pie filling instead of apples?
Jessica says
I think that’d work beautifully Sherry!
Danielle says
Sooooo….. just putting this out there, maybe I missed something, but it says to combine the powdered sugar, almond extract and MILK to create the frosting…. yet, written recipe calls for water, not milk.
Jessica says
You can use either, if you use water it’ll set faster.