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5 from 2 votes

Easy Puff Pastry Apple Turnovers

Enjoy all the flavors of apple pie in simple puff pastry apple turnovers — flaky puff pastry encasing gooey cinnamon apple pie filling and a crunchy sugar topping are a cozy must-try!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 6
Author: Toni

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 Granny Smith apples peeled, cored, and finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon vegan butter
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 (17.3-ounce) package frozen puff pastry sheets thawed according to package instructions
  • 1 tablespoon melted vegan butter
  • Brown or turbinado sugar for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the vegan butter.
  • Add the diced apples and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until they begin to soften.
  • Stir in the brown sugar and cinnamon, mixing well. Cook for 1 minute.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water. Add this mixture to the pan and stir well.
  • Reduce the heat to low and cook until the apple mixture thickens. Remove from heat and let cool for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Lightly flour a clean surface and unfold the puff pastry sheets according to package instructions. Cut each sheet into 6 squares and transfer them to the prepared baking sheet.
    Place 3 tablespoons of the apple filling in the center of each square.
    Lightly wet the inside edges of the dough, then fold each square diagonally to form a triangle.
  • Use a fork to crimp the edges and seal the turnovers. Ensure there is at least one inch of space between each pastry.
  • Brush the tops with melted vegan butter and sprinkle with brown or turbinado sugar.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, or until the turnovers are puffed and golden brown.
  • Carefully transfer the turnovers to a cooling rack and allow them to cool before serving.

Notes

  • Adjust sweetness: Based on how sweet or tart the apples are.
  • Let the filling cool: A hot filling can make pastry soggy or misshapen.
  • To avoid soggy pastry: It may help to cut 2-3 slits on top of the dough for steam to escape.
  • To avoid filling leakage: Don’t overfill them, wet then properly, crimp the pastry edges, and optionally chill the pastries for 20-30 minutes pre-baking.