Apple Turnover: This simple recipe will turn heads! It’s made with store-bought puff pastry, filled with sugared apples, and coated in an easy glaze.

Make sure to give this Apple Crumble or Caramel Apple Cheesecake a try next!

Apple Turnover

Apple Turnover

Since I’ve known my husband, he’s always ordered an apple turnover whenever it’s been on the menu. After tasting the turnovers he’s had over the years, I’ve been determined to make a better version at home. And this Apple Turnover recipe is just that—so much better than you’d find at any fast-food restaurant!

It’s soft, flaky, buttery, and, best of all, packed with cinnamon-sugared apples!

Diced apples for Apple Turnover

12x12-inch pastry for Apple Turnovers Placing apples in pastry and sealing

Apple Turnover Tips

  • Use a Ruler: Measure with a ruler to cut the puff pastry evenly and avoid guesswork.
  • Use Tart Apples: Choose Granny Smith apples to keep the turnovers from being too sweet.
  • Line the Tray with Parchment Paper: Prevent leaks and make cleanup easier by lining the tray before baking.

Preparing Apple Turnover dough

Storage

Can You Freeze Apple Turnovers?

Yes! Prepare the apple turnovers, freeze them on the tray, then wrap them in plastic wrap and put them in an airtight freezer bag.

To Bake Frozen Apple Turnovers

Bake frozen, unbaked Apple Turnovers straight from the freezer. Place them on a parchment-lined tray, brush with the egg white mixture, and bake for 3-5 extra minutes (keep an eye on them!).

Glazed Apple Turnovers

Variations

Variation Ideas

  • Caramel Apple Turnovers: Add caramel sauce inside with the apples and top with caramel glaze after baking.
  • Berry Apple Turnovers: Mix berries (fresh or frozen) like raspberries, blueberries, or blackberries with the apple mixture for a fruity twist.
  • Maple Pecan Apple Turnovers: Use maple syrup instead of white sugar and add chopped pecans for crunch.

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5 from 3 votes

Apple Turnover

Get ready to impress with these easy, flaky apple turnovers! Store-bought puff pastry is filled with juicy, sugared apples and topped with a sweet glaze. Perfect for when you want a fancy treat without the fuss!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Chilling Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 8 turnovers

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • Sheet pan

Ingredients 
 

Apple Turnover

  • 1 (17.3-ounce) package Puff Pastry Sheets I like Pepperidge Farm best
  • 4 to 5 large Granny Smith apples 1-3/4 pounds, 4 cups chopped
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup dark brown sugar or light brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Egg Wash

  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon coarse sugar or cinnamon sugar, for topping, optional

Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons milk 1%, 2%, or whole recommended

Instructions 

  • Thaw puff pastry completely in the fridge.ย 
  • Peel apples, remove cores, and chop into 1/2-inch pieces or smaller. Toss chopped apples with lemon juice.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk melted butter and flour to create a thick paste. Mix in granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, heavy cream, and vanilla until smooth. Pour mixture over prepared apples and gently toss to coat.
  • Unfold puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Roll each piece into 12x12-inch squares (use a ruler if you have one!), then cut each 12x12 piece into 4 equal squares.
  • Place 1/3 cup apple mixture on each square. Spread so the apples are in one even layer on the bottom third triangle of the dough (see photos in post). In a small bowl, whisk egg and water for egg wash, and brush edges of dough. Fold into triangles, and crimp edges with a fork. Cut 3 slits to vent.
  • If desired, sprinkle with coarse or cinnamon sugar over each pastry (see note 1).
  • Preheat oven to 400โ„‰. Chill pastries on a parchment-lined sheet pan in the fridge for 20 minutes.
  • Place turnovers on baking sheets and bake for 15โ€“18 minutes until light golden brown.
  • While turnovers are baking, whisk glaze ingredients together until smooth, adding a bit more milk if necessary. Pour glaze into a small plastic bag and cut off the tip. Pipe or spoon glaze over slightly cooled turnovers.
  • Enjoy while warm! Do not try to toast these later, but you can microwave for 5โ€“10 seconds to reheat.

Recipe Notes

Note 1: To make your own cinnamon sugar, whisk together 1/4 cup granulated sugar with 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1turnover | Calories: 520kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 193mg | Potassium: 65mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 194IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 2mg

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

Meet Chelsea


Hi there! Iโ€™m Chelseaโ€“the recipe developer, photographer, writer, and taste tester behind Chelseaโ€™s Messy Apron (although my little ones help me out quite a bit with the taste testing part!). I LOVE getting creative in the kitchen and then posting my creations here for you to enjoy.

Thanks again for stopping by!

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31 Comments

  1. Laura @ Laura's Culinary Adventures says:

    These look so flakey and delicious! She sounds like a great friend!

    1. chelseamessyapron says:

      She definitely is! Thanks Laura! ๐Ÿ™‚

  2. Ashley says:

    Mmmm I love pastries like this! And with that glaze and the sweet apples …. these look so good Chelsea! I hope that you had a wonderful weekend!

    1. chelseamessyapron says:

      Thank you Ashley! I hope you did too ๐Ÿ™‚

  3. CakePants says:

    5 stars
    Yum!! Wishing I had some of these for breakfast today (but instead, I’ll just go eat my cold cereal…*tiny violin*)!

  4. Kelly @ The Pretty Bee: Cooking + Creating says:

    These look so tempting with the glaze on top! Scrumptious!

  5. Melanie @ Carmel Moments says:

    You make some of the cutest food I’ve ever seen. Of course I want to try these! Pinned!
    Have a beautiful Monday!

  6. Beth @ bethcakes says:

    I looove apple turnovers and I love that you made these mini versions! And I think it’s so cute you dedicated these to your friend! It’s awesome to have people like that supporting you. ๐Ÿ™‚

  7. Taylor says:

    5 stars
    MMMMMMMM Apple turnovers are the yummiest! Especially when they are this easy…it makes them taste better when you don’t have to spend 4 years making them!

    1. chelseamessyapron says:

      Haha totally agree. The four years part is a pain ๐Ÿ™‚ Thanks lady! I hope you did too ๐Ÿ™‚

  8. Shelley @ Two Healthy Kitchens says:

    Awwwwww … everybody needs a friend like Grace! Aren’t they just the best?!?!? And lucky for us, she needed this recipe … and now we all get to enjoy it! Yay! (Thanks, Grace! :D) Looks so delicious and so easy, too!

    1. chelseamessyapron says:

      So true – good friends are the best! Thanks Shelley! ๐Ÿ™‚

  9. Chloe @ foodlikecake says:

    I love apple turnovers- these look amazing!

    1. chelseamessyapron says:

      Thanks Chloe! ๐Ÿ™‚

  10. Rochelle @ Oh So Sweet Baker says:

    I love Apple turnovers. They are my favourite breakfast pastries. The fact that these are mini means I can have more than 2. Bonus

    1. chelseamessyapron says:

      Exactly! The smaller the dessert, the more to eat ๐Ÿ™‚ Thanks Rochelle!