Apple Turnover Recipes - Bake Sweet Treats Today

Ready for a taste of pure comfort? There's nothing quite like the flaky crust and warm, spiced apple filling of a homemade apple turnover recipe. Forget complicated bakery goods; we're talking about easy bakery treats you can whip up right in your own kitchen! This guide is your ticket to mastering apple turnover recipes easy enough for even the most novice baker, yet delicious enough to impress everyone. We'll walk you through creating the perfect sweet bakery recipes, from a simple, unified method to smart tips and even egg wash alternatives. Get ready to fill your home with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked sweet bakery goods – your journey to delicious baking goods recipes starts here!

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 2 medium apples (about 3 cups diced), such as Granny Smith or Fuji, peeled, cored, and diced into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 sheets (from a 17.3-ounce package) frozen puff pastry, thawed
• 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash) OR 2 tablespoons milk/cream (for milk wash alternative)
• For the Glaze:
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2-3 tablespoons milk or water
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Prepare the Apple Filling: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes, or until the apples have softened slightly but still hold their shape.
2. Thicken the Filling: In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of cold water until smooth. Pour this slurry into the apple mixture, stirring constantly. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and let the filling cool completely. This is crucial to prevent soggy pastry!
3. Preheat Oven & Prep Pastry: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. On a lightly floured surface, gently unfold one sheet of thawed puff pastry. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the pastry into four equal squares. Repeat with the second sheet of puff pastry, yielding a total of 8 squares.
4. Fill the Turnovers: Spoon about 2-3 tablespoons of the cooled apple filling onto one half of each pastry square, leaving a small border around the edges.
5. Seal the Turnovers: Lightly brush the edges of the pastry squares with the beaten egg (or milk/cream alternative). Fold the empty half of the pastry over the filling to form a triangle. Gently press down the edges to seal. Use the tines of a fork to crimp the edges securely, ensuring no filling escapes during baking.
6. Vent & Bake: Transfer the sealed turnovers to the prepared baking sheet. Cut two small slits on the top of each turnover to allow steam to escape. Brush the tops of the turnovers with the remaining egg wash (or milk/cream).
7. Bake to Golden Perfection: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the turnovers are puffed up, golden brown, and flaky.
8. Prepare the Glaze: While the turnovers cool slightly, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk/water, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth and pourable.
9. Glaze & Serve: Drizzle the glaze over the warm (but not hot) turnovers. Let the glaze set for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your homemade apple turnover recipe warm!