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Easy Apple Turnovers Recipe

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3. Step-by-Step Visual Guide

In Part 3 of making Easy Apple Turnovers Recipe, let’s walk through the hands-on cooking technique so your texture turns out restaurant-worthy at home.

Easy Apple Turnovers Recipe — Step-by-Step Visual Guide (Page 3)
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Start by cooking the apples in a skillet until they’re tender – this takes just a few minutes and fills your kitchen with the most amazing cinnamon aroma. While that cools, roll out your puff pastry and cut it into squares. I like to use a pizza cutter for quick, even cuts.

When you fold the pastry over the filling, press the edges with a fork to seal them well – this prevents any apple goodness from leaking out during baking. Don’t skip the egg wash; it’s what gives the turnovers that beautiful golden, shiny crust. And remember to cut a small slit on top so steam can escape, keeping the pastry crisp.

Head to Page 4 for my Make-Ahead, Storage & Reheating Tips plus what to serve alongside this dish!

Easy Apple Turnovers Recipe
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Easy Apple Turnovers Recipe

These Easy Apple Turnovers are flaky, buttery, and filled with warm cinnamon-spiced apples. They're a family favorite that comes together in minutes, perfect for a quick weeknight treat.

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Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Total Time40 mins
Servings8 turnovers
CourseDessert
Calories310 kcal

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🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the diced apples, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the apples are tender and the juices have thickened. Let cool slightly.
  3. Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Cut each sheet into 4 squares (or circles if you prefer).
  4. Spoon a heaping tablespoon of the apple mixture onto the center of each square. Brush the edges with beaten egg, fold over to form a triangle, and press with a fork to seal.
  5. Place the turnovers on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with the remaining egg wash. Cut small slits for steam to escape. Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown and puffed. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes before serving.

👩🍳 Chef Elena’s Kitchen Notes & Storage

Make sure the puff pastry is properly thawed but still cold – if it gets too warm, it becomes sticky and hard to handle. You can store baked turnovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze unbaked ones for up to 2 months.

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Estimated Nutrition (Per Serving):
Calories: 310 kcalProtein: 3gCarbs: 42gFat: 15gFiber: 3g
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Chef Elena Rossi

Ciao, I'm Elena! Trained in Florence and based in Chicago, I founded RecipesTo Kitchen (and our @recipestokitchen Pinterest community of 296,580+ monthly home cooks) to share foolproof weeknight dinners, cozy one-pot pastas, and bakery-style desserts that work on the very first try.