Name: Spiced Apple Turnovers
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 2 medium apples (peeled, cored, and cubed); 1 tablespoon butter; 2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 sheet frozen puff pastry; 1 egg; 2 tablespoons water; 1/4 cup powdered sugar; 1/2 tablespoon heavy cream or half and half; 1/8 teaspoon vanilla

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When you’re in the mood for something quick, cozy, and just a little fancy, these Spiced Apple Turnovers are the move. They’re made with flaky puff pastry and a warm cinnamon-apple filling that tastes like fall in every bite. Plus, you can cook them right in the air fryer, which means dessert is ready in about 20 minutes.

What makes these really stand out is the combo of buttery pastry and spiced apples, slightly caramelized and wrapped in golden layers. You can eat them as-is or add a quick glaze for a bakery-style finish. They’re great for a last-minute dessert or a weekend baking project that doesn’t require hours in the kitchen.

Helpful Tips

Cool the filling completely: Warm filling can make the pastry soggy and hard to seal.
Don’t skip the egg wash: It helps the edges seal and gives the tops a glossy, golden finish.
Glaze just before serving: For the best texture, wait until they’re cool before drizzling the glaze.

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Spiced Apple Turnovers

These Spiced Apple Turnovers are made with flaky puff pastry and a warm cinnamon-apple filling that tastes like fall in every bite.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Course Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings Servings

Calories 457 kcal

Ingredients

2 medium apples peeled, cored, and cubed
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
1 sheet frozen puff pastry
1 egg
2 tablespoons water

For the optional glaze:

1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 tablespoon heavy cream or half and half
1/8 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the apples and the butter. Coat the apples with the butter and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the brown sugar, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice to the pan. Stir and simmer for 3 minutes, until slightly caramelized. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
Spread out the puff pastry sheet and cut it into 4 squares.
Beat together the egg and water in a bowl.
Scoop 1/4 of the apple mixture onto each puff pastry square. Brush the egg wash around the edge of each square. Fold it over and press the edges to seal. Press the edges with a fork.
Brush the tops of each turnover with the egg wash and use a sharp knife to cut three slits in the top.
Turn the air fryer on to 350° F(175°C) and preheat for 3 minutes. Place as many turnovers as you can fit without overlapping. Cook for 12-15 minutes in the preheated air fryer, just until the tops are lightly browned. Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly.
For the optional glaze, mix together the powdered sugar, cream and vanilla until smooth. Add additional cream to reach your desired consistency. Pour over the turnover before eating.

Nutrition

Calories: 457kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 6gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 194mgPotassium: 165mgFiber: 3gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 226IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

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