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Best Apple Turnovers with Pie Crust

Flaky Best Apple Turnovers with Pie Crust for Sweet Mornings

Elevate breakfast with these Best Apple Turnovers with Pie Crust, filled with caramelized apples and cinnamon.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 turnovers
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Apple Filling
  • 3 Granny Smith Apples Feel free to substitute with Honeycrisp, Gala, or Fuji apples.
  • 2 tbsp Butter Use either unsalted or salted butter.
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Adjust if using sweeter apples.
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon Enhances the aromatic quality.
  • 1/4 tsp Salt Reduce if using salted butter.
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract Optional but recommended.
For the Pastry
  • 1 package Refrigerated Pie Dough Can make your own for a personal touch.
  • 1 Egg For egg wash.
  • 2 tbsp Granulated Sugar Sprinkled on top.

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • medium saucepan
  • Rolling Pin
  • Pizza Cutter
  • Parchment Paper
  • Baking sheet
  • small bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Core and slice 3 Granny Smith apples into small, uniform pieces.
  3. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan and add the apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla. Cook for about 5 minutes.
  4. Roll out the refrigerated pie dough and divide it into 6 equal circles about 5-6 inches in diameter.
  5. Spoon 1/4 to 1/3 cup of the cooled apple filling onto the center of each dough circle.
  6. Fold each dough circle over the filling to create a half-moon shape and seal the edges.
  7. Place the sealed turnovers on a parchment-lined baking sheet and cut small slits on top.
  8. Brush the tops with beaten egg and sprinkle granulated sugar on top.
  9. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown and puffed up.
  10. Allow to cool for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1turnoverCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow the filling to cool completely before sealing in the dough for a flaky crust. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

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