A while back, I shared how my teenage son announced his dream of becoming a pastry chef. The future is uncertain, but he's brimming with creative ideas lately. This time, he recreated his school's apple turnovers, with me lending a hand by chopping the apples. As a supportive mom, I love encouraging his passion! 😊
Ready to make your own? This method is foolproof and delivers great results every time.
Simple Apple Turnovers Recipe: Easy and 'Reasonably' Healthy
As an experienced home baker, I know apple turnovers can be indulgent with all that sugar. But I've adapted this family favorite to use less, relying on cinnamon for natural sweetness. My son prefers more sugar (just like in his whipped cream cakes!), but this balanced version keeps things tasty without excess.
Lower-Sugar Apple Turnovers Ingredients (Makes 10)
Boost cinnamon to compensate for reduced sugar – it adds warmth and sweetness you'll barely miss.
- 1 pack frozen puff pastry (enough for 10 pieces)
- 2-3 apples (we love Elstar)
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 egg
Step-by-Step: How to Make Apple Turnovers
- Remove puff pastry from packaging and thaw for 10 minutes. No longer, or it'll get too soft and tricky to handle.
- Preheat oven to 200°C.
- Peel and chop apples into small pieces – smaller is better for easy filling. (I learned my lesson cutting mine too large!)
- Mix sugar and cinnamon, then toss with apples.
- Beat the egg and brush dough squares with it using a silicone brush for even coverage.
- Divide apple mixture among the 10 pastry squares (see photo style for portions). Fold over, press edges with a fork to seal securely.
- Brush tops with egg, sprinkle cinnamon-sugar mix, and bake.
- Bake 15-18 minutes until golden.
