Delicious Apple Cinnamon Puff Pastry Turnovers
These delightful apple turnovers are a perfect combination of flaky puff pastry and a warm, spiced apple filling. Designed to be easy enough for kids to prepare, they make a fantastic family treat or a sweet after-school snack. Baked until golden brown and served with a dusting of icing sugar and a scoop of ice cream, these turnovers are sure to impress everyone at the table. Your young chef can confidently whip up this dish, filling your home with the wonderful aroma of cinnamon and apples!
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Servings
250
Calories
10
Ingredients
Ingredients
Butter
40 g (Melted)
Granny Smith Apples
3 (Peeled, cored, and diced)
Maple Syrup
2 tablespoons
Caster Sugar
1 tablespoon
Ground Cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon
Sultanas
1/4 cup
Frozen Puff Pastry Sheets
2 sheets (Thawed)
Egg
1 (Lightly beaten)
Icing Sugar
2 teaspoons (For dusting)
Ice Cream
8 scoops (To serve)
Instructions
1
In a large frying pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced granny smith apples and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender.
2
Stir in the maple syrup, caster sugar, and ground cinnamon. Continue to cook for another 4-5 minutes, allowing the mixture to boil and thicken slightly.
3
Once thickened, transfer the mixture to a bowl and fold in the sultanas. Allow it to cool for about 15 minutes, then place it in the refrigerator to chill until completely cold.
4
Preheat your oven to 200°C (hot) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
5
Take the thawed puff pastry sheets and cut each into four equal squares.
6
On one half of each pastry square, spoon about 2 tablespoons of the cooled apple mixture.
7
Brush the edges of the pastry squares with the lightly beaten egg to help seal them.
8
Carefully fold the pastry over the filling to create a triangle shape. Press the edges firmly to seal and prevent the filling from leaking out during baking. Brush the tops of each turnover with the remaining egg.
9
Place the turnovers on the prepared baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until they are golden and puffed up.
10
Once baked, dust with icing sugar and serve warm with a scoop of ice cream on the side.
Nutrition Information
12.5 g
Fat
33.75 g
Carbs
2.5 g
Protein
10 g
Sugar
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main fruit used in these turnovers?
The recipe uses three Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and diced.
What type of pastry is required for this recipe?
You will need two sheets of frozen puff pastry, thawed.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
Preheat your oven to 200°C (hot).
How long do the turnovers need to bake?
They should bake for 15 to 20 minutes until they are golden and puffed up.
How many turnovers does this recipe make?
This recipe makes 8 turnovers by cutting two pastry sheets into four squares each.
What sweeteners are used in the apple filling?
The filling is sweetened with 2 tablespoons of maple syrup and 1 tablespoon of caster sugar.
What spice gives these turnovers their warm flavor?
Half a teaspoon of ground cinnamon is added to the apple mixture.
What is the purpose of the egg in this recipe?
The egg is used to brush the edges for sealing the pastry and to glaze the tops before baking.
How many calories are in one turnover?
Each turnover contains approximately 250 calories.
How much fat is in each serving?
There is 12.5 grams of fat per turnover.
What is the carbohydrate content per turnover?
Each serving contains 33.75 grams of carbohydrates.
How much sugar is in one apple turnover?
There is 10 grams of sugar in each turnover.
What is the protein content of the turnovers?
Each turnover provides 2.5 grams of protein.
What dried fruit is included in the filling?
The recipe includes 1/4 cup of sultanas folded into the apple mixture.
How do you prepare the apples for the filling?
The apples should be peeled, cored, and diced before cooking.
What is the first step in making the filling?
Melt 40 grams of butter in a large frying pan over medium heat.
How long should the apple mixture cool before assembly?
Allow it to cool for 15 minutes at room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator until completely cold.
What shape should the turnovers be folded into?
The pastry squares should be folded over the filling to create a triangle shape.
How much filling should be placed on each pastry square?
Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the cooled apple mixture onto one half of each square.
How do you ensure the filling doesn't leak out?
Brush the edges with beaten egg and press them firmly together to seal.
What is the recommended serving suggestion?
Serve the turnovers warm with a dusting of icing sugar and a scoop of ice cream.
Is this recipe suitable for children to help with?
Yes, it is specifically designed as a kid-friendly recipe that is easy for young chefs to prepare.
How many scoops of ice cream are suggested for serving?
The recipe suggests 8 scoops of ice cream to serve with the 8 turnovers.
What type of butter is used?
The recipe calls for 40 grams of butter to be melted in the pan.
How much icing sugar is used for dusting?
Two teaspoons of icing sugar are used for dusting the finished turnovers.
Should the puff pastry be frozen or thawed when cutting?
The puff pastry sheets should be thawed before cutting into squares.
What heat setting should be used to cook the apples?
The apples should be cooked over medium heat in a large frying pan.
How long do the apples cook before adding the syrup and sugar?
Cook the diced apples for 4 to 5 minutes until they are tender.
What should the apple mixture look like before cooling?
The mixture should boil and thicken slightly after the syrup and sugar are added.
What items should you use to line the baking tray?
Use a piece of parchment paper to line the baking tray.