Puff Pastry Apple Turnovers

Puff pastry apple turnovers with pear are made with one fresh apple and pear and tossed with brown sugar, cinnamon, and my secret ingredient almond extract. They are wrapped in thawed store-bought puff pastry and baked until golden brown. This easy breakfast or after dinner dessert comes together in about 45 minutes time.

Fruit filled Apple Turnovers are easy to make at home with just a few simple ingredients. Making your own turnovers is actually easier than you may think. The best part is that not only do they taste delicious freshly baked out of the oven, but your home smells amazing, too. I love making the apple pear combo, but I also love switching it up and making other fruit filled fillings (see the tips & tricks section below to find out other delicious fruit combos).

Growing up my mom would make apple turnovers as a treat. Never for breakfast, but as a dessert. We probably had them at least once a month or at least that is what my childhood memory believes to be. I know my mom won’t like me outing her, but it was always from a box. Not that there is anything wrong with the frozen turnovers. I also never realized I could make them from scratch. I’m biased but the homemade turnover version is just a smidge better.

As an adult, my family and I will indulge on Apple Pear Turnovers as a breakfast treat. My family loves turnovers, and they know they are always in for a “breakfast treat” as my kids call it. Going back to how I ate these as a kid. I think my husband might look at me funny if I served him a turnover for dessert. But maybe if I gave it a nice scoop of vanilla ice cream on top he might be in.

Jump to:

• Why this Recipe Works
• Apple Turnover Ingredients
• Directions
• Two Ways to Fold Puff Pastry for Turnovers
• FAQS
• Tips & Tricks
• Apple and Pear Recipes
• Puff Pastry Apple Turnovers

Why this Recipe Works

Flavorful Combination: Combining apples and pears in your turnovers adds a delightful complexity of flavors. Apples provide a sweet and slightly tart taste, while pears contribute a juicy and mellow sweetness. The combination creates a well-balanced filling that appeals to a wide range of taste preferences.

Texture Contrast: Puff pastry is known for its flaky and buttery layers, and when filled with a mixture of apples and pears, you introduce a pleasing contrast in textures. The soft, tender fruit filling pairs wonderfully with the crisp and airy layers of puff pastry, creating a satisfying mouthfeel.

Seasonal Variety: Using a combination of apples and pears allows you to take advantage of seasonal produce. Depending on the time of year, you can choose different apple and pear varieties that are at their peak, ensuring the freshest and most flavorful turnovers. This not only enhances the taste but also makes your dessert a reflection of the seasons.

Apple Turnover Ingredients

• Puff Pastry – I use an entire box of frozen ready-to-bake puff pastry sheets. This will yield 8 turnovers.
• Fruit – I like the combination of apple pear. I like to take the time out to peel each fruit and dice into bite-size pieces.
• Spices – A combination of sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and flour or cornstarch is used. Plus the additional flavoring of almond extract.

Directions

First, Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

In a bowl, combine diced apple, pear, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, almond extract, salt, and flour. Mix well until incorporated.

Roll out one piece of puff pastry on to a greased aluminum foil or parchment lined baking sheet. Using a bench knife (or sharp pairing knife) cut the puff pastry at a diagonal (you’ll have 2 large triangles). Then cut it again so you’ll have 4 triangles.

Two Ways to Fold Puff Pastry for Turnovers

Add ¼ cup filling to one triangle making sure that their is very little liquid in the apple mixture transferred to the puff pastry. Carefully fold the triangle over, seal the edge with water, then press the tines of the fork to close the dough. Repeat until all the turnovers are created.

OR you can fold the one side over before filling and press closed with fork tines. Then, carefully hold the puff pastry shell and fill with filling. Place back on the mat and seal shut by spreading a little water on the edge and using the tines of a fork to crimp edges.

Use the remaining liquids from the apple pear mixture and brush on top of the puff pastry pockets. Make a small slit on the top of each of the turnovers, so the heat can escape while baking.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle with powder sugar and enjoy immediately.

FAQS

Here are some of my most frequently asked questions when making puff pastry apple turnovers.

Tips & Tricks

Here are a few of my favorite tips and tricks when making apple pear turnovers.

• Fruit – You can use just about any type of fresh fruit in the filling. Harder fruits that come from trees typically pair best with cinnamon. Whereas berries like strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries I would omit the cinnamon seasoning.
• Extract – You can use either vanilla or almond extract depending on the fruit you are using in the filling.
• Thawing Puff Pastry – Make sure you plan time to thaw your puff pastry. Either the night before in the refrigerator, on the counter the same day (takes about an hour), or on defrost mode in the microwave.
• Thickening Agent – I prefer to use cornstarch to thicken the fruit juice but you can also use flour. If you use flour you will need a pinch of salt mixed in to cut the “flour” taste.
• Storing Leftovers – Store any leftovers in the refrigerator in a sealed container for up to 3 days.
• Reheat Leftovers – Simply place the cooked turnover on a parchment lined baking sheet in the oven at 300 degrees for 5-10 minutes until warmed through (but not burnt).

Apple and Pear Recipes

If you love apple and/or pear you will love these other apple pear recipes.

• Salad with Pear Vinaigrette
• Pear, Mango, Spinach Juice
• Homemade Applesauce
• Goat Cheese, Bacon, and Pear Naan Flatbreads

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