Homemade Apple Turnovers- A Quick and Easy Air fryer dessert made with apples and store-bought puff pastry. It’s soft and warming inside and crispy & flaky on the outside.
I had some bruised apples and puff pastry that I bought last Christmas..Just hanging out in the back of my fridge. And then they met. Okay I will quit being cheesy.
But look at the photos! They are a 10 in taste and a 2 in effort!A perfect answer to sweet tooth hunger pangs.These are especially a big hit with kids!
It’s also a great recipe for holidays. Instead of making a whole pie, try making individual apple turnovers instead.
Ingredients
I like my ingredient list short! So here it goes
Apples– I frankly use any kind I have at hand. but if you want to really impress people, use the tart kinds. Granny smith would work great here.
Puff Pastry-Buy the precut ones people! Lesser work and it takes lesser freezer space.
You need to let the puff pastry thaw before using it.Ideally, leave it in the fridge overnight but if not, leave it on the counter till it’s not brittle.You can also use store-bought pie dough.
Butter – Butter makes everything yummy. Especially in this dish.Though if you are trying to make this dish vegan- you can use coconut oil or margarine.
Cinnamon– Apple and cinnamon. I mean it has to be there right? for me at least! If you love apple cinnamon as much as i do, give this warm apple cinnamon cake with caramel glaze a try! It’s perfect for a cold evening outside.You can also use pumpkin spice instead.
Brown Sugar-Brown sugar gives the apples a nice color. But you can also use white sugar or coconut sugar. If your apples are sweet enough, skip the sugar if you prefer.
Egg-A beaten egg is brushed over the pastry to give it its gorgeous golden glow. Instead of Egg wash, you can use milk or melted butter or coconut oil too.
I only glaze these turnovers when I am serving them to guests. I have two reasons- 1. I like lazy cooking 2. I can’t be eating that much sugar regularly. So in my mind these are optional ingredients
- Icing Sugar
- Milk
- Vanilla Essence
Air Fryer Apple Turnovers
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6
Ingredients
- 3 Apples Peeled and Chopped up small
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- ⅓ Cup Brown Sugar
- pinch Salt
- 2 tablespoon Butter
- 1 Puff Pastry Thawed
Egg Wash
- 1 Egg
Glaze
- 1 Cup Icing Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Water or milk
- ¼ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
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Start with thawing the puff pastry till it’s soft but still cold.
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Heat a pan over medium heat.
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Add the butter, chopped apples, brown sugar, and two tablespoons of water.
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Cook the apples till they are soft.(Check the video and photos)
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Cut the puff pastry into equal squares.(or use precut ones)
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Add a spoonful of apple mixture in the middle and fold the pastry diagonally. Make one or two incisions(cuts) so that the steam can escape.
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Using a fork, seal the sides.Using a brush, brush the apple trunovers with beaten egg.
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Preheat the Air fryer for 2 minutes at 180C or 365F
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Place the turnovers in a single layer.
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Set the temperature at 180 C or 465F for 6 minutes
Glaze (Optional)
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Mix the ingredients of the glaze toghether.Adjust the consistency to your liking.
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Drizzle it over the top before serving
Notes
Frozen Puff Pastry – make sure to thaw the puff pastry. Frozen puff pastry is very brittle. You can use a precut package or cut it into squares using a pizza cutter.With one pack of puff pastry, you should be able to make 6-8 apple turnovers. However, it will depend on how much filling you add.
