Apple Turnovers (Puff Pastry)

Easy, buttery, and incredibly flaky turnovers stuffed with gooey cinnamon apples and generously topped with caramel sauce. You can use store-bought puff pastry or homemade pastry dough. To ensure the turnovers hold shape, refrigerate them for 15 minutes before baking.

Ingredients

Dough

• 1 lb. homemade rough puff pastry or store-bought frozen & thawed puff pastry (2 sheets)

Filling

• 2 cups (240g) peeled & diced apples (about 2 medium apples)
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup (100g) granulated or brown sugar (use either)

Egg Wash + Topping

• 1 large egg*
• 1 Tablespoon (15ml) milk (any kind)
• optional: 1/2 cup salted caramel, for drizzling

Instructions

1. Dough: Prepare homemade rough puff pastry dough through 2nd refrigeration. If using store-bought frozen puff pastry, make sure it’s thawed. Keep either dough in the refrigerator until step 4 below.
2. Make the filling: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, cook the apples, cornstarch, vanilla, cinnamon, and sugar. Stir constantly for 5 minutes. Reduce to low heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool for 20 minutes.
3. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Set aside.