Description
Rich, flaky apple turnovers bring classic French pastry magic to home kitchens with minimal ingredients. Buttery layers wrap sweet cinnamon-spiced fruit, creating a golden dessert promising delightful crunch and warm comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 2 medium apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji, peeled & diced)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp milk (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp milk (for glaze, adjust for consistency)
Instructions
- Prepare Filling: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, then gently sauté diced apples until they begin to soften and release their natural juices, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Season and Thicken: Fold in sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, cornstarch, and lemon juice, continuously stirring to distribute seasonings evenly and create a glossy, thick sauce that coats the apple pieces perfectly.
- Cool and Rest: Remove the apple mixture from heat and transfer to a separate container, allowing the filling to cool completely so flavors can intensify and sauce can set, creating a rich, concentrated apple essence for the turnovers.
Notes
- Prevent Apple Browning: Squeeze fresh lemon juice over diced apples immediately after cutting to maintain their vibrant color and prevent oxidation.
- Control Moisture Levels: Let apple filling cool completely to avoid soggy pastry and ensure a crisp, flaky texture when baking.
- Enhance Flavor Depth: Consider adding a pinch of nutmeg or vanilla extract to the apple mixture for a more complex, aromatic filling.
- Achieve Perfect Seal: Use a fork to crimp pastry edges firmly, preventing filling from leaking during baking and creating a professional-looking turnover.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg