Puff Pastry Apple Turnovers
Flaky, sweet turnovers filled with cinnamon-spiced apples—perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet store-bought puff pastry thawed
- 2 medium apples peeled and chopped
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 egg for egg wash
- 1 tbsp water for egg wash
- 1-2 tbsp coarse sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
Prepare the filling:
- In a saucepan, combine the chopped apples, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, until tender. Let cool completely.
Prepare the pastry:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Roll out the puff pastry and cut it into 4 equal squares.
Assemble the turnovers:
- Place 2-3 tbsp of filling in the center of each square. Fold into triangles and seal the edges with a fork. Cut small slits in the tops.
Brush and bake:
- Whisk the egg and water, then brush over the turnovers. Sprinkle with coarse sugar. Bake for 18-20 minutes, until golden brown.
Cool and serve:
- Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!