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Classic Apple Turnovers

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Fall is in the air with these classic golden puff pastry, Honeycrisp apples make for the perfect apple pie filling in these flaky pastries.

This post is sponsored by Kroger Co., but all opinions are my own.

Few items invoke as much nostalgia as an apple does during early autumn. It’s when I know that we are heading into my favorite of seasons; the classic combination of in-season apples from Kroger, cinnamon, nutmeg layered with buttery pastry is my ah-ha moment when everything just seems to fall perfectly into place. — I’ll be sharing several apple forward recipes this season, but felt like I should start with a solid classic to celebrate the start — classic apple turnovers.

Plenty of in-season apples are widely available right now, including Honeycrisp, Gala, Sweetango… all of the apple options for both sweet and savory seasonal baking.

Honeycrisp (find them all in the fresh produce section of Kroger), one of my absolute favorites to bake with, keep the a perfect texture and bite without losing a single drop of flavor over the heat.

Using the best quality and most appropriate variant of apple is critically important to a successful fall bake. Honeycrisp apples are sweet, perfectly crisp, and couldn’t be any better to wrap in pastry for these turnovers.

With some chopped apples, cinnamon, butter, and sugar, I’m pretty sure you couldn’t possibly go wrong. I grabbed puff pastry (look for real butter in the ingredients) from the freezer (or make your own if you’re feeling frisky), cut it into triangles, stuffed it with the apple pie filling and baked them until my entire home smelled like leaves falling, s’mores, and every other fall favorite.

Golden and shiny, these flaky favs will celebrate the season with a sweet slam dunk.

Find Honeycrisp Apples at your local Kroger here.

Classic Apple Turnovers
Yield: 8

Classic Apple Turnovers

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

Fall is in the air with these classic golden puff pastry, Honeycrisp apples make for the perfect apple pie filling in these flaky pastries. From SouthernFatty.com.

Ingredients

  • 3 Honeycrisp apples (find them at Kroger)
  • 3 tablespoons butter, unsalted
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon, ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, ground
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 8 ounces puff pastry (1/2 commercial frozen package or 1 sheet)
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 egg

Instructions

  1. Peel and chop apples in bite-sized pieces. Keep all pieces equal in size for even cooking.
  2. In a medium saucepan, heat butter over medium heat until lightly browned, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add chopped apples to butter and cook for a minute.
  4. Add sugars and salt. Cook for 5-10 minutes until apples are softened but still have some texture.
  5. Add cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla. Cook for an additional minute.
  6. In a small bowl, combine water and cornstarch, mixing well. Add to hot apples.
  7. The sauce will thicken.
  8. Remove from heat after cooking for another 1-2 minutes.
  9. Allow to cool completely. This can be prepared ahead of time, if desired.
  10. When ready to bake, preheat oven to 415 F (400 F convection).
  11. Roll out one sheet of puff pastry into a 20" x 10" rectangle.
  12. Cut into 8, 5-inch squares.
  13. Cut each square diagonally, leaviing you with 16 triangles.
  14. Carefully spoon 2 tablespoons of cooled apple filling iinto the center of 8 triangles. Leave a decent border to seal.
  15. Whisk the egg and milk together. Brush borders of all triangles.
  16. Place an unfilled triangle on the filled triangle, leaving you with 8 pastries.
  17. Use a fork to press sides and seal.
  18. Brush tops of pasries with egg wash.
  19. Cut a few slits in the top to allow steam to escape.
  20. Bake until golden, about 20-25 minutes.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 293Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 217mgCarbohydrates: 36gFiber: 2gSugar: 19gProtein: 3g
© Phillip @ SouthernFATTY.com
Cuisine: American / Category: Confections / Sweets

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  2. These classic apple turnovers look absolutely delicious! The flaky crust paired with the sweet apple filling is making my mouth water. I can’t wait to try this recipe out for myself—perfect for a cozy fall afternoon! Thank you for sharing this gem!

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  3. I can’t wait to try this classic apple turnover recipe! The photos are absolutely mouthwatering, and I love how you’ve shared tips to make the process easier. Perfect for fall!

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  4. These classic apple turnovers look incredible! I love how flaky the pastry looks, and the spiced apple filling is just perfect for fall. Can’t wait to try this recipe at home! Thanks for sharing!

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  5. These apple turnovers look absolutely delicious! I can’t wait to try making them myself. The flaky crust and the sweet apple filling sound like the perfect combination. Thanks for sharing this fantastic recipe!

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  6. These apple turnovers look absolutely delicious! I can’t wait to try making them using your recipe. The flaky pastry and sweet apple filling are making my mouth water just thinking about it. Thanks for sharing this delightful treat!

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  8. These classic apple turnovers look absolutely delicious! I can’t wait to try this recipe this weekend. The flaky pastry and cinnamon apples are such a perfect combo. Thanks for sharing!

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  11. These apple turnovers look absolutely delicious! Your recipe is so easy to follow, and I love the idea of adding a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar on top. Can’t wait to try them out for a cozy fall treat!

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  13. These apple turnovers look absolutely delicious! I love how flaky the pastry looks, and the filling sounds perfect. Can’t wait to try this recipe out! Thanks for sharing!

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  14. These classic apple turnovers look amazing! I can’t wait to try making them this weekend. The flaky crust and sweet filling are calling my name. Thanks for sharing such a delicious recipe!

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  15. These classic apple turnovers look absolutely delicious! I can’t wait to try making them at home. The flaky pastry combined with that sweet apple filling has my mouth watering already. Thanks for sharing such a lovely recipe!

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  16. These classic apple turnovers look absolutely delightful! I love how flaky the pastry looks and the cinnamon apple filling must be heavenly. Can’t wait to try this recipe out for my next family gathering!

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  17. These apple turnovers look absolutely delicious! I love how flaky the pastry looks. Can’t wait to try making them myself; they would be perfect for a brunch treat! Thanks for sharing this recipe!

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