Apple Puff Pastry (Quick and Easy Turnovers)

This apple puff pastry turnover recipe is the answer to all your apple dessert cravings! It has the perfect blend of fresh apples, warm cinnamon, and sugar all wrapped up in a flaky puff pastry. You won't be able to get enough of this Fall treat!

My Take On Apple Turnovers

I've been on an apple kick lately since my wife and I went apple picking. Well, I kind of have to cause we got a little carried away and picked way too many. But we had a blast doing it, and we've been making delicious desserts like this apple cobbler and these apple pie bars. So it was well worth the overpicking! 

Anyway, the latest creation with all of the apples is this apple puff pastry, and it's pretty amazing. It has sliced apples tossed in a sweet blend of cinnamon and sugar. That's wrapped and baked in a buttery puff pastry blanket that's slightly crisp with the perfect chew. This recipe is the epitome of the Fall season, and I just know you're going to love it!

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• It only uses 5 ingredients. Yes, all you need are a handful of simple ingredients that are all common household items. Well, as long as you have the apples and the pastry dough!
• It's foolproof. Even if you've never made something like this recipe before, you'll have no problem making the pastry turn out like it came from a bakery! 
• The irresistible taste and texture. After you take your first bite, it's impossible to eat just one of these!

Ingredients You'll Need

• Gala apples- so sweet and delicious in this recipe. I used five medium ones.
• Store-bought puff pastry- make sure it's thawed before you start.
• Sugar- adds sweetness to the apple filling.
• Cinnamon- for that classic spice flavor.
• Egg- used as an egg wash for golden crisp turnovers.

What Are The Best Apples To Use?

Gala apples, Granny Smith apples, Honeycrisp apples, and Cortland apples are all great baking apples that are especially delicious in this recipe. They will all soften well, so pick which ones you like based on your flavor preference. You can even use a mix of different apples!

How To Make Apple Turnovers with Puff Pastry 

Step 1: Prepare. Preheat the oven to 415°F (212°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Then you'll need to peel, core, and slice the apples however you want. I cut mine in full slices.  

Step 2: Roll the puff pastry dough. Roll the dough out completely into a thin square and cut the pastry into 8 equal-sized squares. 

Step 3: Fill the pastry. Place 4-5 apple slices on top of each puff pastry dough square and top the apples with a spoonful of sugar and a dash of cinnamon. Fold each corner of the dough over the apples, creating tiny pockets. Then place them on the baking sheet, evenly spaced out.

Step 4: Add the egg wash. Whisk the egg in a bowl, brush the tops of each apple pastry, and sprinkle some extra sugar on them. The sugar caramelizes and adds a nice crunch.

Step 5: Bake and serve. Bake the apple pastries for 15 minutes or until the puff pastry dough turns golden brown. Cool slightly before serving, then enjoy with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or alone!

My Pro Tips To Make The Best Recipe

• Combine the cinnamon and sugar in a bowl before you get started for a mixed topping.
• Dice the apples into smaller pieces instead of slices if you want a texture similar to apple pie filling.
• Don't skip the egg wash! This is a crucial step because the egg will help the dough stick together while baking and give it a golden brown crust. 
• Check after 10 minutes to see how they're baking. You'll want to pull the turnovers out of the oven as soon as they're golden brown. 

How I Recommend Storing and Reheating Leftovers

In the fridge: When we made these, my wife's sister and her two daughters came over, and everyone loved this version of an apple puff pastry. So we didn't have any leftovers! But if you don't finish all of them, just store them in an airtight container for about 4 days.

In the freezer: To keep them for longer, you can freeze them in a freezer-safe bag for about 3 months.

Reheating: The best way to reheat these apple puff pastries will be in the oven at 350°F for 10 or until the filling is warmed through again. You'll want to either add more time for the frozen pastry.

More Dessert Recipes To Try Next

• Cinnamon streusel muffins
• Crescent roll apple dumplings
• Apple cider donuts
• Puff pastry apple strudel
• Pumpkin cheesecake bars
• Pumpkin cake with cream cheese frosting