Ultimate Apple Turnovers: Irresistible Flaky Goodness

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 turnovers

Ingredients

  • 2tablespoonslemon juice

  • 4cupswater

  • 4Granny Smith apples – peeled, cored and sliced

  • 2tablespoonsbutter

  • 1cupbrown sugar

  • 1teaspoonground cinnamon

  • 1tablespooncornstarch

  • 1tablespoonwater

  • 1(17.25 ounce) packagefrozen puff pastry sheets, thawed

  • 1cupconfectioners’ sugar

  • 1tablespoonmilk

  • 1teaspoonvanilla extract

Cooking Directions

  1. Combine lemon and 4 cups water in a large bowl. Place the sliced apples in the water to keep them from browning.

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  2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain water from apples, and place them into the hot skillet. Cook and stir for about 2 minutes.

  3. Add brown sugar, and cinnamon, and cook, stirring, for 2 more minutes.

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  4. Stir together cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water. Pour into the skillet and mix well. Cook for another minute, or until sauce has thickened. Remove from heat to cool slightly.

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  5. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  6. Unfold puff pastry sheets, and repair any cracks by pressing them back together. Trim each sheet into a square.

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  7. Then cut each larger square into 4 smaller squares. Spoon apples onto the center of each square. Fold over from corner to corner into a triangle shape, and press edges together to seal.

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  8. Place turnovers on a baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch between them.

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  9. Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until turnovers are puffed and lightly browned. Cool completely before glazing.

  10. To make the glaze: Mix confectioners’ sugar, milk, and vanilla together in a small bowl. Adjust the thickness by adding more sugar or milk if necessary.

  11. Drizzle glaze over the cooled turnovers.

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  12. Enjoy!

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Recipe Tip

If you do not wish to make glaze, you can brush beaten egg over the top of each turnover and sprinkle with white sugar before baking.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe8
Calories562
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
26g
33%
Saturated Fat
8g
39%
Cholesterol
8mg
3%
Sodium
184mg
8%
Total Carbohydrate
80g
29%
Dietary Fiber
2g
9%
Total Sugars
50g
Protein
5g
10%
Vitamin C
5mg
6%
Calcium
42mg
3%
Iron
2mg
11%
Potassium
161mg
3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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