Baked to golden brown perfection, these delicious Puff Pastry Apple Turnovers are perfectly flaky & crunchy on the outside and creamy on the inside filled with cinnamon-spiced sweet apples.
Easier to make than apple pie, they are made using a combination of store-bought puff pastry and fresh cooked apples. With this yummy recipe, you can have your own personal size handheld hot apple pie in less than an hour with minimal effort!
If you store warm turnovers before they cool completely, they can turn soggy from being trapped in their own moisture in the containers. To prevent this, allow the apple turnovers to cool completely at room temperature before storing.
What apples are best for Turnovers
You always want to use apples that are both crisp and firm in texture, so that they hold their shape. Most apple varieties will work, just keep in mind that some varieties can turn mushy.
Granny Smith apples are the most popular type of baking apples. They are firm in texture and maintain their shape when being cooked and have a lovely tart flavor. This is my go-to apple of choice and the one that I recommend you use too. It blends wonderfully with the sugar and butter to make a yummy apple filling.
Some other good apple puff pastry choices are Fuji, Gala, and Honeycrisp. These also have a firm texture and delicious taste, which makes them all suitable options if you cant find Granny Smith.
How to bake
Before you pop these puff pastry apple turnovers into the oven to bake, its super important that you let them chill in the fridge for 15 minutes first. Skipping this step will most likely result in turnovers that dont hold their shape.
- Preheat the oven to 190 C / 374 F (no fan) before you put the apples with puff pastry in to bake.
- Bake the turnovers for about 30 minutes or until they are golden brown on top and evenly baked on the bottom.
- When done, allow them to cool on the baking tray for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
- Serve them fresh. Store leftovers for 2 to 3 days at room temperature in an airtight container.
Top Tip: If the puff pastry with apples begins browning too much you can cover them with aluminum foil. Then finish baking them.
Easy Apple Turnovers Recipe
FAQ
How do you keep apple turnovers fresh?
How do you keep puff pastry from getting soggy on the bottom?
How do you make puff pastry tart not soggy?
How do you avoid a soggy apple turnover?
Use a large spatula to flip the turnovers after they thoroughly cool off. I highly recommend using granny smith apples or Honeycrisp apples since they are more tart and crispy. This avoids a soggy apple turnover. Another way to avoid soggy turnovers keep the apple pastries in the oven until they are golden brown on top.
How do you make a good apple turnover?
Eggwash – 1 large egg + 1 teaspoon of water, beaten together for sealing the turnover edges and brushing over the filled and sealed apple turnovers. Confectioners’ Sugar – 1 cup of powdered sugar. Milk – 2 tablespoons of milk. Vanilla Extract – 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract or almond extract.
What are the best apple turnovers?
The best apple turnovers are made with homemade puff pastry dough and a warm honey apple filling. Make your own from scratch, or use pre-made sheets of puff pastry and skip the lamination process for an easy recipe. They are simple to prepare and perfect to make ahead of time for an event or a special breakfast!
Can apple turnovers be frozen?
To reheat once cooled, bake at 400F for 5-7 minutes. To safely freeze Apple Turnovers made with previously frozen puff pastry, they must be baked before freezing. If you plan to freeze this recipe, bake for 15 minutes instead of 20. Allow to cool completely (don’t ice them), and store in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.