These Bakery Style Apple Turnovers are an absolute classic and one of my all time favourites when visiting a bakery or an in store bakery. Flaky, buttery puff pastry is stuffed full of lightly sweetened apple flavoured with cinnamon. Sugar is sprinkled all over the top of the pastry before it’s cooked to create a crunchy, sweet layer on top that is devine. This recipe uses premade puff pastry. You can find this in the chilled or frozen section of most supermarkets. Jus Roll is a good, reliable brand but if you’re looking for something a bit more local, you can use Rollit which is available in select SuperValu stores and most Dunnes Stores.
These Apple Tunovers are so easy to make and can be broken down into 2 steps;
To begin making the apple filling, start off by peeling and removing the core of 2 large cooking apples. Cut into chunks and place onto a baking tray. Bake in the oven for 5-10 minutes until the apples have softened slightly. Allow to cool. Take the cooled apples and place into a small mixing bowl. Add caster sugar and cinnamon and mix together. Add more cinnamon or sugar to taste if you wish. Leave to one side as you prepare the puff pastry.
To shape the turnovers, start by gently unrolling a sheet of defrosted premade puff pastry. Using a sharp knife, cut into two long strips. Cut each of these strips into 4 pieces to make 8 pieces total. Use the second picture below for reference.
Spoon a heaped tablespoon of the apple filling into the middle of each square. Make a simple egg wash by cracking an egg into a small bowl and whisking briskly with a fork. Brush a little of the egg wash onto the edges of the pastry. Carefully fold each square in half, diagonally to create triangles. Press down the pastry around the edges. Using a fork, firmly press the fork into the edges of the pastry to seal. Carefully lift each triangle on to flat, lined baking trays. Allow a little space in between each one.
Brush all the turnovers with egg and sprinkle over some granulated sugar. Bake for 20-25 minutes in a preheated oven until all turnovers have puffed up and an even golden colour has formed. Allow to cool slightly before serving. Leftovers can be stored when cold in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
I always gravitate towards Bramley, or cooking apples. This is because they have a strong, apply flavour and are tart in flavour, allowing you to completely control the sweetness. If you can’t get your hands on these types, Granny Smith, Golden Delicious and Honeycrisp apples can be good substitutions.
Generally, puff pastry is the pastry used for apple turnovers. However, you could probably use a flaky rough puff or a shortcrust pastry in a pinch.
To store homemade apple turnovers, place them in an airtight container or wrap tightly in cling film and leave at room temperature for up to 2 days. To serve, place them in a hot oven for 1-2 minutes or serve at room temperature.
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