Freshly baked Easy Apple Turnovers with Pie Crust cooling on a wire rack, showing golden crust and warm apple filling.

Apple Turnovers with Pie Crust Recipe

These Easy Apple Turnovers with Pie Crust are a delightful blend of flaky, buttery pastry and warm, cinnamon-spiced apples. With just 30 minutes of total time and simple ingredients, they make the perfect treat for breakfast, dessert, or a cozy afternoon snack.

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Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American, French

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 20

Chill Time: 15

Total Time: 50

Servings: turnovers

Calories: 220kcal

Cost: $10

Equipment

Medium saucepan For cooking the apple filling
Baking sheet Light-colored aluminum works best
Parchment paper Prevents sticking and ensures even baking
Pastry brush For applying egg wash
Wire cooling rack Prevents turnovers from getting soggy
Fork For crimping edges
Sharp knife or pizza cutter For cutting pie crust

Ingredients

For the Filling:

2 cups Apples Granny Smith or Honeycrisp diced
¼ cup Granulated sugar Adds sweetness
2 tablespoon Brown sugar Deepens flavor
1 tablespoon Lemon juice Prevents browning
1 tablespoon Butter Adds richness
1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon Essential spice
¼ teaspoon Nutmeg Adds warmth
1 tablespoon Cornstarch Thickens filling
¼ teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor

For the Pastry:

2 sheets Pie crust Store-bought or homemade
1 Egg For egg wash
1 tablespoon Water Thins the egg wash
1 tablespoon Coarse sugar Optional for extra crunch

For the Optional Glaze:

½ cup Powdered sugar Sweet glaze base
2 tablespoon Milk Adjusts consistency
½ teaspoon Vanilla extract Enhances flavor

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Peel, core, and dice apples into small pieces.
In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add apples, sugars, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Cook for 5 minutes until softened.
Stir in cornstarch and cook for another minute until thickened. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
Roll out pie crusts and cut each into 4 triangular pieces.
Place about 2 tablespoons of filling in the center of each piece. Brush edges with egg wash, fold over, and seal with a fork.
Transfer to baking sheet, brush with egg wash, and sprinkle with coarse sugar. Cut small slits on top.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool for 5 minutes.
(Optional) Mix glaze ingredients and drizzle over cooled turnovers.
Enjoy warm or at room temperature!

Notes

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

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