Description
Classic Apple Turnovers are delicious pastries filled with a sweet apple mixture, perfect for dessert or a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 6 to 8 tablespoons ice water
- 2 cups apples, peeled, cored, and diced (about 3 medium apples)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon milk (for egg wash)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar. Add the chilled, cubed butter and mix with a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough comes together. Divide the dough into two discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- In a medium bowl, combine the diced apples, sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Toss until the apples are well coated and set aside.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc of dough to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut into 4 squares (about 4×4 inches each). Repeat with the second disc of dough.
- Place a generous tablespoon of the apple filling in the center of each square. Fold the dough over to form a triangle and press the edges to seal. Use a fork to crimp the edges for a decorative touch.
- In a small bowl, mix the beaten egg with the milk. Brush the egg wash over the tops of the turnovers.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a caramel twist, add 1/4 cup of caramel sauce to the apple filling before sealing the turnovers.
- Experiment with different fruits such as pears or berries for a unique flavor.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 turnover
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg