Mini apple turnover with puff pastry is one of the easiest desserts to make with just 5 ingredients. This perfectly baked crispy outer and sweet, juicy apple inner fillings are amazing flaky puff pastry treats to serve family and friends at a party or on special occasions.
This is one such versatile bite-sized dish that could be enjoyed either cold or hot, as a breakfast or as a dessert. It's a great dish to pack in when travelling. It is also one of the easy sweet pastry recipes to make with just a few simple ingredients and a great way to use up the apples when you have them in abundance.
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Ingredients
Puff pastry sheets: I have used store bought puff pastry sheets to save time.
Apples: Granny Smith apples are used to get a slightly tart and sweet taste. Gala, pink lady, honey crisp, would also work in this recipe.
Brown Sugar: I have used light brown sugar. Feel free to use any sweetener of your choice.
Cinnamon: It adds a lovely flavour.
Butter: any unsalted butter will work in this recipe.
Milk: I use dairy milk. Feel free to use plant-based milk.
See the recipe card for quantities.
How to make apple turnovers with puff pastry?
Melt the butter in a small pan over medium heat.
Add the chopped apples, brown sugar and cinnamon.
Cook for 5-7 minutes or just until the apple softens yet retains its shape. Keep stirring regularly.
Let it cool down completely.
Take the puff pastry sheet from the fridge and keep it on the counter for 10 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 200 C (400 F).
Cut the puff pastry sheet into 5x5 inch squares.
Place a spoonful of the pre-cooked apple mixture in the middle of each pastry square leaving around ½ inch at the edges.
Brush the edges with milk to seal properly.
Fold the pastry sheet diagonally in such a way that it looks like a triangle. Seal the edges and crimp with a fork.
Brush the top of the turnovers with milk and make 2-3 slits.
Arrange the turnovers on a lined baking sheet with sufficient spacing between them.
Put the tray in the oven and bake at 200 C (400 F) for 15-20 minutes or until the apple turnovers turn a golden colour.
Take the tray out of the oven and allow puff pastry apple turnovers to cool slightly on the cooling rack.
Enjoy delicious mini apple turnovers.
Check out more apple recipes on the blog - apple strawberry crisp, apple popsicles, apple oatmeal breakfast smoothie and apple strawberry crisp.
Variations
Vegan: Use vegan puff pastry sheets and vegan butter. Replace the dairy milk with plant-based milk.
Spices: Switch flavours for a change. Try using cardamom or nutmeg instead of cinnamon.
Extra Flavour: A teaspoon vanilla extract adds a lovely flavour. Add it to the apple filling.
Storage
Cooked apple turnovers stay fresh for 2-3 days if stored in an airtight container in a fridge.
Tips and Tricks
Ensure to chop the apples into small uniform pieces so they cook well.
Seal the edges properly and crimp well to prevent the filling from oozing out while baking.
Put the tray with prepared apple turnovers in the fridge for at least 15 minutes or until you are ready to bake them. This helps puff pastry to cook well and get the layers nice and flaky.
Applying milk on top of turnovers helps to get a nice golden colour. Brushing milk on the edges before enclosing helps to seal the edges properly.
Pre-Cooking the apples helps to remove extra moisture and prevent sweet apple pastries from getting soggy.
Pre-Cooking the apples is an essential step to prevent them from being undercooked as when raw apples are just baked.
Do not forget to make a few slits on top of turnovers as it helps the steam to escape while baking.
Overfilling the apple mixture may make it difficult to fold the pastry sheet without the filling falling out.
You may have to plan well ahead of time to make this delicious treat if using the frozen puff pastry sheets as it has to be thawed in the fridge overnight. In case you cannot plan ahead but are still willing to use frozen puff pastry, then keep it on the counter for at least 20-25 minutes. Do not unroll when it’s still frozen as it will break. The puff pastry must be soft and still chilled to work out.
Ensure to line the baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent
Work out quickly before the puff pastry loses its chilliness. The room-temperature puff pastry doesn’t expand and the inner layers remain uncooked.
Ensure to work on a lightly floured surface to prevent puff pastry sheet from sticking to the kitchen worktop.
FAQ
Yes, apple turnover filling can be stored for future use.
Allow the apple turnover filling to cool to room temperature before storing it. This stops condensation, which leads to spoilage in the container.
Store the apple turnover filling in an airtight container. A resealable plastic bag can also be used.
Divide the filling into smaller portions based on your future usage. This will make it easier to thaw or reheat just the amount you need. Make sure to leave some headspace in the container to accommodate any expansion when the filling freezes. Store the filling in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days.
These homemade puff pastry apple turnovers can be frozen for later use. Having frozen apple turnovers is a convenient way to enjoy a fast and delightful dessert.
Let the freshly baked apple turnovers cool completely at room temperature.
Arrange them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and freeze until firm.
Once the turnovers have become firm, wrap each one separately using plastic wrap or aluminium foil. Once they're frozen on a baking sheet, transfer them to a bag or container. Ensure that you remove as much air as possible.
Put the apple turnovers that are wrapped and packaged in the freezer. Keep them flat to prevent any damage.
You can freeze apple turnovers for 2-3 months. To warm up frozen apple turnovers, first preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Take them out of the freezer, unwrap them, and put them on a baking sheet. Place in the oven and bake for around 15-20 minutes, or until they are heated through and have a crispy, golden-brown crust.
This mini apple turnover with puff pastry can indeed be baked in an air fryer.
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Mini Apple Turnovers with Puff Pastry
Equipment
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 1 Skillet/Frying Pan
- 1 Spoon
Ingredients
1 cup =250ml ; 1 Tablespoon = 15ml ; 1 Teaspoon = 5ml
- 320 gms Puff Pastry Sheet
- 11 gms (or) 2 Tablespoons Butter
- 2 medium Granny Smith Apples peeled, cored and diced
- 73 gms (or) ⅓ cup Brown Sugar
- 1 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 2 Tablespoons Milk
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a small pan over medium-high heat.11 gms (or) 2 Tablespoons Butter
- Add the chopped apples, brown sugar and cinnamon.2 medium Granny Smith Apples, 73 gms (or) ⅓ cup Brown Sugar, 1 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- Cook for 5-7 minutes or just until the apple softens yet retains its shape.
- Let it cool down completely.
- Take the puff pastry sheet from the fridge and keep it on counter for 10 minutes.320 gms Puff Pastry Sheet
- Preheat the oven to 200 C.
- Cut the puff pastry into 6x6 inch squares.
- Place a spoonful of the pre-cooked apple mixture in the middle of each pastry square leaving around ½ inch at the edges.
- Brush the edges with milk to seal properly.2 Tablespoons Milk
- Fold the pastry sheet diagonally in such a way that it looks like a triangle. Seal the edges and crimp with a fork.
- Brush the top of the turnovers with milk and make 2-3 slits.
- Arrange the turnovers in a lined baking tray with sufficient spacing between them.
- Put the tray in the oven and bake for 10 minutes or until the apple turnovers turn a golden colour.
- Take the tray out of the oven and allow turnovers to cool slightly on the cooling rack.
- Enjoy hot and delicious apple turnovers.
Notes
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Robert says
What do you do with butter
Geetha Priyanka says
Cook apples.