My Apple Turnovers recipe is made completely from scratch with a sweet apple filling folded inside my homemade flaky, buttery pie crust! They take less than an hour to make and taste SO much better than store-bought. Recipe includes a how-to video!
Freezing. Baked turnovers can be frozen up to 2 months and thawed overnight in the refrigerator, then warmed up in the oven or microwave. It will work to freeze the turnovers that have been glazed, but if you know you will be freezing them, wait and glaze them after warming them up.
Why you’ll love my recipe:
- Can be made with pie dough or my easy puff pastry.
- Takes less than an hour to make.
- Two topping options: coarse sugar or vanilla glaze (or both!).
- 100% from-scratch!
Just a few ingredients come together to make this easy apple turnover recipe. Most importantly, you’ll need:
- Apples. I recommend using a firm, fairly tart apple like Fuji, Gala (my favorites for apple butter or applesauce), or Granny Smith (a more tart option!). Be sure to peel & core the apples before cutting them into small pieces (less than ½″).
- Pie crust. You could use pre-made (store-bought) pie dough, but I really recommend making my homemade pie dough (linked in the recipe below). It’s very easy to make and produces perfectly flaky, flavorful results that I think makes my apple turnover recipe really special.
- Brown sugar. I like using light brown sugar for the apple filling. Dark brown sugar can be substituted, but it will make your turnovers richer and sweeter.
- Cornstarch. This helps to thicken our apple filling.
- Coarse sugar. This is optional, but I love sprinkling it on the turnovers before they go in the oven. It gives them a crisp, sparkly exterior!
SAM’S TIP: It will seem like a lot of (maybe even too many) apples when you first add them to your pan, but they’ll cook down to be just enough to fill your crust. Make sure to let the filling cool before adding it to your dough, otherwise you run the risk of melting your pastry dough.
Remember, this is just an overview of the ingredients I used and why. For the full recipe please scroll down to the bottom of the post!
Apple Turnovers From Scratch
I’m re-sharing my homemade apple turnovers recipe just in time for the fall baking season. My version is made completely from scratch with my flaky (super easy) pie crust recipe and a homemade apple pie filling inside.
These are very similar to my hand pies and a great way to use up leftover apples from apple picking. With their buttery, flaky crust and sweet caramelized apple filling in every bite, what’s not to love?!
While I typically top my turnovers with an easy vanilla glaze, I also like to sprinkle them with coarse sugar for some added crunch and sparkle. If you’re less of a sugar fiend, you can just use the sugar or the glaze–but I highly recommend both!
Biscuit Apple Pies/2 Ingredient Recipe (With Freezing Option)
FAQ
Can you freeze already made turnovers?
How do you store baked turnovers?
How do you reheat frozen apple turnovers?
How do you cook frozen turnovers?
Can You bake a turnover from frozen?
When you’re ready to bake and enjoy a turnover, bake from frozen (do not thaw). You may need to bake longer to get them heated through and golden brown. If the outside is browning before the insides of the turnovers are warm at the center, cover with aluminum foil to continue baking and protect the pastry.
Can apple turnovers be frozen before baking?
These Apple Turnovers can be frozen before they are baked, making them an easy and delicious dessert to make ahead of time! Once the turnovers are on a parchment-lined baking sheet then you can put them in the freezer. Freeze for about 3 hours until the pastries are frozen solid. Transfer to a freezer ziplock bag and store for up to 3 months.
Can you freeze fried chicken turnovers?
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the turnovers in a single layer. Place the sheet in the freezer and flash freeze them for about an hour. After frozen, wrap each turnover in plastic wrap or aluminum foil, then place them in a freezer bag and store in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Can you freeze a fried egg turnover?
Once the turnovers are on a parchment-lined baking sheet then you can put them in the freezer. Freeze for about 3 hours until the pastries are frozen solid. Transfer to a freezer ziplock bag and store for up to 3 months. When ready to bake, remove from the freezer, place onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, and let thaw in the fridge for 4 hours.