Home » CourseHandmade Apple Turnover Recipe Pin RecipeRate RecipeSeptember 7, 2022 This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our full Disclosure Policy for details. These mini apple pies are crispy and flaky with a succulent homemade apple filling spiced with a hint of cinnamon. Jump to Recipe Flaky layers of crisp puff pastry and a mouthwatering, homemade apple pie filling make this handmade apple turnover recipe an absolute summer and fall favorite. Not only are these delicious mini apple pies quick and easy to make, but they also make a an amazing dessert for dinners, parties, picnics or potlucks. You can serve these oven baked apple hand pies with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or other ice cream of your choice to make them an extra special treat. So if you are looking for an easy puff pastry recipe that uses real apples, then this is the recipe for you. You can serve these oven baked apple hand pies with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or other ice cream of your choice to make them an extra special treat. So if you are looking for an easy puff pastry recipe that uses real apples, then this is the recipe for you. Table of Contents What Are Handmade Apple Turnovers? Ingredients InstructionsRecommended ToolsMake Ahead Tips For The Best Mini Apple Pies HOW TO STOREMORE PUFF PASTRY RECIPESMORE APPLE RECIPESFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSHandmade Apple Turnover Recipe What Are Handmade Apple Turnovers? An apple turnover is made from pastry dough, mostly puff pastry (homemade or store bought), rough puff pastry or pie crust, and filled with homemade apple pie filling. Baked golden brown in the oven, they are crispy and flaky on the outside with a delicious, juicy filling in the middle. They are the perfect hand held summer and fall dessert. Notable: Describe something notable about the recipe that makes it better than others. Or describe what it tastes like.Prep Time: xCook Time: xNutrients: (list notable nutrients if it’s a healthy recipe)Main Ingredients: just the top ingredients, include a link to the category or tag (if it’s a category it shouldn’t be a tag)Cooking Method: Oven Baked, slow cooker, Instant Pot, no-bake, grill, air fryer, stovetopDiet: vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, keto friendlyPairs Well With: xSpecial Equipment Needed: x Ingredients You may have all of these ingredients for this (keyword/list word) in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store! If this is your first time making this (keyword) you might want to read the possible variations before deciding on your ingredients. Lasagna Sauce Ingredients 1 pound ground mild Italian pork sausage1 small yellow onion, diced1 clove garlic, crushed (1 teaspoon)1 tablespoon dried parsley1 ½ teaspoons dried basil1 teaspoon sugar28 ounce crushed tomatoes, do not drain28 ounce tomato sauce Ricotta Cheese Mixture Ingredients 15 ounces ricotta cheese¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated1 ½ teaspoons dried parsley1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano Additional Lasagna Ingredients ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated2.5-3 cups low moisture mozzarella cheese, shredded (I don’t recommend fresh mozzarella cheese for this recipe)12 dried lasagna noodles Optional Garnish Fresh parsley or fresh basil Variations and Substitutions Spices: Substitute spices in the pasta sauce with Italian seasoning. Use 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning instead of dried parsley and dried basil. In the ricotta cheese mixture use 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning instead of the dried parsley and dried oregano. Sausage: Substitute ground beef or hot Italian sausage for the mild sausage. You can also substitute ground chicken or ground turkey. Noodles: Substitute no boil lasagna noodles. Tomatoes: Substitute diced canned tomatoes instead of crushed tomatoes if you prefer. Variations OTHER FRUITY FILLINGS –You can fill puff pastry with pretty much any fruit/pie filling you prefer. We also love raspberry, peach, blueberry or cherry turnovers, for example. In case you are short on time use ready made store bought pie filling. CHEESECAKE COMBINATION – Another insanely delicious filling for hand pies is cheesecake. You can combine your cheesecake filling with a fruit filling or even peanut butter and chocolate. We love caramel apple cheesecake, cherry cheesecake or chocolate peanut butter cheesecake hand pies. WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you love the blend of apple and cinnamon flavor then you’ll love our Spiked Apple Cider. Instructions This section shows how to cook apple puff pastry in the oven, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique. For full step-by-step instructions, photos and nutritional information see the recipe in the recipe card below. You can print the recipe with or without photos. PREP: Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. MAKE APPLE FILLING: Begin by peeling, coring and cutting apples into pieces about ⅓” wide by 1-2” long. Then toss in brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and salt. Afterwards, melt butter over medium heat in a medium saucepan. Add apples to the saucepan, stir frequently and cook for about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat when the sauce begins to thicken. Set aside until ready to use. ASSEMBLE TURNOVERS: Firstly, cut puff pastry into 4 equal squares. Divide the apple mixture evenly among the dough squares, putting it in the center of each puff pastry piece. Brush the edges of the pastry with the egg wash. Fold the pastry over and line up the edges. Gently seal the seams with a fork. BAKE: Transfer the turnovers to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and brush them with egg wash on all sides. Cook for 18-20 minutes or until the puff pastry has puffed up and is a golden brown. Transfer to a cooling rack. GLAZE AND SERVE: Whisk together the heavy cream and powdered sugar. Then glaze the cooled apple puff pastries. Allow to dry and serve. WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you love mini apple pies then you’ll love our Granny Smith Apple Pie. Recommended Tools Pastry Brush – A pastry brush is perfect for brushing glaze on pastry. Make Ahead We do not recommend making apple turnovers ahead of time as they are best eaten within a couple of hours of coming out of the oven. You can, however, prepare the apple pie filling up to 3 days ahead of time and store it in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to use. Tips For The Best Mini Apple Pies Follow these tips to make the best handmade apple turnover recipe. Cut your apples to equal sizes. We recommend making them about ⅓” to ½” thick. Afterwards, sprinkle them with lemon juice to prevent them from browning.Use parchment paper on your baking sheet to prevent your turnovers from sticking.Don’t overfill your turnovers, otherwise the filling will ooze out the sides. Additionally, make sure you wipe away any excess pie filling from your baking sheet before baking so it doesn’t burn.Rotate your baking sheet halfway through cooking if your oven doesn’t cook evenly to make sure all the puff pastry fully puffs up and cooks.Allow your turnovers to cool before brushing with glaze. HOW TO STORE Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container or ziploc bag and refrigerate or store on the counter for up to 3 days. Freeze: Store in an airtight, freezer safe, container. If you’re storing in a zip top plastic bag, try to get as much air out as possible. Freeze for up to 3 months. Defrosting: A great way to defrost is in the refrigerator overnight. Reheating: Use the microwave, air fryer, or toaster oven to reheat leftovers. MORE PUFF PASTRY RECIPES Store bought puff pastry is very convenient as you can store it in the freezer for quite a while and it defrosts quickly. Additionally you can use it for either sweet or savory treats. We especially love turning puff pastry into mini chocolate puff pastries, Blueberry Puff Pastry or easy vegetarian pasties, for example. Blueberry Puff Pastry Apple Pie Bars Cherry Turnover Mini Chocolate Puff Pastries MORE APPLE RECIPES Sweet and succulent apple desserts with just the right hint of cinnamon are true favorites with our families. For that reason, we love making Apple Crisp without Oats, Apple Pie Bars, Blackberry and Apple Crumble, Caramel Apple Cheesecake Hand Pies, and Apple Pie Ice Cream over and over again. Course Fall Fruit Salad For Thanksgiving And Christmas Course Handmade Apple Turnover Recipe Course Apple Pie Bars Desserts Apple Crisp Recipe Without Oats FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS For perfect results every time, here are answers to the most common questions about cooking this handmade apple turnover recipe. How do I stop the filling from leaking out of my hand pies? It is particularly important not to overfill your hand pies and to make sure the edges of the pastry stay clean. Brush the edges with water or egg wash, press together with a fork or your fingers, then crimp the edges. This should prevent juices from running out. Is there a difference between a turnover and a hand pie? Generally, the only real differences are in the shape (had pies are usually round) and in the dough that is used. Turnovers are often made with puff pastry, but can also be made with a pie crust as well. Is it possible to use other fillings for turnovers? Yes, of course! Not only can you use whatever fruit pie filling you prefer, but also homemade and store bought pie fillings work equally well with this recipe. We especially recommend trying raspberry, cherry, blueberry or peach pie fillings, for example. 5 from 1 vote Handmade Apple Turnover Recipe Course Dessert Cuisine American, vegetarian Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 20 minutes Total Time 35 minutes Print Pin Rate 4 servings These mini apple pies are crispy and flaky with a succulent homemade apple filling spiced with a hint of cinnamon. Cook ModePrevent your screen from going dark Equipmentknife and cutting board or apple slicersaucepanforkpastry brushsheet pan Ingredients 1x2x3x▢ 1 sheet of puff pastry defrosted▢ 1 tsp unsalted butter▢ 3 Granny Smith apples▢ ¼ cup brown sugar▢ 1 tsp cornstarch▢ 1 tsp cinnamon▢ ⅛ tsp salt▢ 1 egg▢ 1 tbsp waterGlaze Ingredients:▢ ½ cup powdered sugar▢ ¼ cup heavy cream (you can substitute 3 tablespoons of water) InstructionsPreheat oven to 400°F.Peel, core and cut apples into pieces about ⅓” wide by 1-2” long. Toss in brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and salt. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add apples to saucepan. Stir frequently. Cook for about 5 minutes when the sauce begins to thicken. Remove from heat. Open puff pastry. Cut down the center both ways to make 4 equal squares. Divide the apple filling into 4 parts and place the apples in the center of the puff pastry pieces. Whisk together the egg and water to make an egg wash. Brush edges of the pastry with the egg wash. This will help seal the edges together. Fold the pastry over to line up the edges. Be careful to keep the apple filling inside and away from the edges. Gently smash 3 open edges with a fork to seal. Transfer the turnovers to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.Brush the tops and sides with the egg wash. Cook for 18-20 minutes or until the puff pastry has puffed up and is a golden brown. Transfer to a cooling rack. Whisk together the heavy cream and powdered sugar. When turnovers are cool, top with glaze. Allow to harden. Serve. NutritionServing: 1pie | Calories: 597kcal | Carbohydrates: 76g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 251mg | Potassium: 234mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin A: 385IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 2mg Did you create this? 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