Description
These Apple Turnovers with Puff Pastry are a delightful dessert featuring flaky pastry and a sweet apple filling, perfect for impressing family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sheets puff pastry
- 2 cups diced apples
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface.
- Cut the pastry into squares, approximately 4×4 inches.
- In a bowl, mix the diced apples, sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice.
- Place a tablespoon of the apple mixture in the center of each pastry square.
- Fold the pastry over to form a triangle and press the edges to seal.
- Use a fork to crimp the edges securely.
- Brush the tops of the turnovers with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Place the turnovers on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Choose firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 30
Keywords: apple, turnovers, dessert, pastry, baking