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Homemade puff pastry apple turnovers cooling on a white kitchen counter, golden and flaky with a rustic homemade look.

Puff Pastry Apple Turnovers

Flaky, golden puff pastry apple turnovers filled with warm cinnamon apples ; easy, homemade, and ready in under 40 minutes. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or cozy weekend treats.
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Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Homemade
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Chill/Freeze Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 8 turnovers
Calories: 285kcal
Cost: $8

Equipment

  • 1 Baking sheet
  • 1 Parchment paper
  • 1 Medium skillet
  • 1 Pastry Brush
  • 1 Fork
  • 1 Knife or pizza cutter
  • Mixing bowls
  • 1 Wire cooling rack

Ingredients

Main Pastry Components

  • 2 sheets Frozen puff pastry Thawed according to package directions
  • 1 large Egg Beaten with 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
  • 2 tablespoon Coarse sugar Optional, for sweet crunchy topping

Apple Filling

  • 3 medium Apples Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, peeled and diced
  • 3 tablespoon Granulated sugar Adjust to apple sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon Classic warm spice
  • 1 tablespoon All-purpose flour Thickens filling
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice Prevents browning
  • 1 tablespoon Butter Adds richness

Optional Glaze

  • 1 cup Powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoon Milk Adjust consistency
  • 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract For flavor

Instructions

  • Prepare apple filling in skillet until softened.
  • Cool filling completely.
  • Cut puff pastry into squares.
  • Add filling and fold diagonally.
  • Seal edges with fork.
  • Brush with egg wash and sprinkle sugar.
  • Bake until golden brown.
  • Drizzle glaze if desired.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation only.

Nutrition

Serving: 1turnover | Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 90mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 220IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg