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Easy Puff Pastry Apple Turnovers Recipe and more...

This delicious Apple Turnover Recipe is such an easy addition to your fall breakfast, brunch, or dessert menu! These Puff Pastry Apple Turnovers are SO simple to make and will make your kitchen smell amazing! Recipe created by Olivia on our team. ...
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Easy Puff Pastry Apple Turnovers Recipe

This delicious Apple Turnover Recipe is such an easy addition to your fall breakfast, brunch, or dessert menu! These Puff Pastry Apple Turnovers are SO simple to make and will make your kitchen smell amazing!

Recipe created by Olivia on our team.

Silver Dollar City Apple Turnovers — A Favorite Childhood Memory

One of my favorite memories as a child was visiting Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri. The amusement rides, demonstrating craftsman, candy shops, bluegrass music, Marvel cave, and more — it all made for unforgettable memories I will forever cherish.

Every time we visited the theme park, we went to Nellie’s Apple Butter Shop where we were greeted by the most amazing sights and smells. Rows and rows of apple butters, jams, syrups, and the most delectable freshly made apple turnovers!

Paired with warm apple cider, the delicious, flaky, triangular-shaped turnovers were the perfect start to any morning at Silver Dollar City.

puff pastry apple turnovers

Creating My Own Puff Pastry Apple Turnover Recipe

A few years ago, I found some puff pastry dough marked down to 29 cents and began Googling recipes for ways to use it. When I stumbled upon an apple turnover recipe, I was so excited that I could enjoy the delicious tasting delicacy without traveling to Branson!

The recipe didn’t disappoint! Soon, I was baking homemade apple turnovers from my very own kitchen (which now smelled amazing!).

Apple turnovers look very fancy, but are actually quite simple to make! They taste similar to apple pie but are much easier and (in my husband’s opinion) yummier! They are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or snack, and can be paired with coffee, tea, or apple cider. It’s the perfect recipe for fall when apples go on sale.

apple turnovers with puff pastry

Ingredients for Apple Turnovers with Puff Pastry

  • 1 pkg. Puff Pastry dough (13.2 oz)
  • 1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 3 medium apples, peeled and diced
  • 1 Tbsp. coconut oil or butter
  • 1/4 c. brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp. salt
  • 1 Tbsp. coconut oil, melted (or 1 egg + 1 Tbsp. water)
  • 2 Tbsps. granulated sugar
  • 1/2 c. powdered sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. heavy whipping cream
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Recipe Variations for Allergies

After getting married and adjusting to cooking for my husband who is dairy-free, I tweaked the recipe slightly to make it safe for him. He loves these so much, and can eat many in one sitting! 

This recipe is very accommodating of allergies as it can easily be made dairy free, vegan, or gluten free.

  • For dairy free: use a coconut oil option in place of the butter.
  • For vegan: use coconut oil in place of the butter and egg wash.
  • For gluten-free: use gluten-free puff pastry dough and gluten-free dusting flour. 
delicious apple dessert on plate

How to Make Apple Turnovers

1. Preheat oven to 400º F.

2. In a small saucepan, melt 1 Tbsp coconut oil or butter over medium heat.

3. Add in diced apples and cook for 5 minutes or until softened, stirring occasionally.

chopped apples

4. Reduce heat and add in the brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Continue cooking until apples are caramelized and most of the liquid is gone.

caramelized apple filling

5. Dust countertops with flour and roll out pastry dough. Cut into 6 equal-sized squares.

dough cut into squares

6. Place a little over 1/8 cup of apple mixture onto the middle of each square.

adding apple filling to puff pastry squares

7. Fold diagonally to make a triangle. Crimp edges, first with your fingers and then with a fork.

8. Transfer to parchment or foil-line baking sheet.

triangle dough on sheet pan

9. Brush with coconut oil (or egg wash) and sprinkle with granulated sugar.

10. Cut 2-3 small slits in each turnover.

apple turnovers ready for the oven

11. Bake in preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until golden and puffed.

golden apple turnovers

12. In a small bowl, stir together powdered sugar and whipping cream to make a glaze.

13. Drizzle glaze over warm turnovers.

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Easy Apple Turnovers

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword apple,, dessert, easy breakfast
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 6 turnovers
Calories 589kcal
Author Olivia

Ingredients

  • 13.2 oz Puff Pastry dough
  • 1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 3 apples peeled and diced
  • 1 Tbsp. butter or coconut oil
  • 1/4 c. brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp. salt
  • 1 Tbsp. coconut oil (or 1 egg + 1 Tbsp. water)
  • 2 Tbsps. granulated sugar
  • 1/2 c. powdered sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. heavy whipping cream

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400º F.
  • In a small saucepan, melt 1 Tbsp coconut oil or butter over medium heat.
  • Add in diced apples and cook for 5 minutes or until softened, stirring occasionally.
  • Reduce heat and add in the brown sugar, cinnamon, salt. Continue cooking until apples are caramelized and most of the liquid is gone.
  • Dust countertops with flour and roll out pastry dough. Cut into 6 equal-sized squares.
  • Place a little over 1/8 cup of apple mixture onto the middle of each square.
  • Fold diagonally to make a triangle and crimp edges, first with your fingers and then with a fork.
  • Transfer to parchment or foil-line baking sheet.
  • Brush with coconut oil (or egg wash) and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
  • Cut 2-3 small slits in each turnover.
  • Bake in preheated overn for 18-20 minutes, or until golden and puffed.
  • In a small bowl, stir together powdered sugar and whipping cream to make a glaze.
  • Drizzle glaze over warm turnovers.

Notes

For dairy free: use coconut oil option in place of the butter.
For vegan: use the coconut oil in place of the butter and egg wash.
For gluten-free: use gluten-free puff pastry dough and gluten-free dusting flour. 
 
Recipe adapted from Natasha’s Kitchen

Nutrition

Serving: 1turnover | Calories: 589kcal | Carbohydrates: 77g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 216mg | Potassium: 159mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 185IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 2mg

Do you have a favorite apple recipe? Share it with us in the comments below!

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FREE Get Organized HQ Online Event Starts Monday: Get your ticket! (100+ sessions and I’m teaching one of them!)

The FREE Get Organized HQ Event is back again this year!

Are you looking to simplify your life, get organized, and achieve more?

Get Organized HQ Virtual is the biggest organizing event of the year! It’s a free, online conference that brings together over 100,000 women annually to hear from a lineup of 100+ speakers on all things life and home organizing.

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The event will take place September 9-14, 2024. Several workshops will roll out each day, and you’ll have 24 hours to watch each video for FREE.

I love this event — and here’s why:

  • Ease of Access: No need to go anywhere or change out of your comfy clothes—enjoy these info packed sessions without leaving your house! You’ll get all the conference sessions straight to your email inbox when the conference is airing September 9th – 14th!
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I’m so excited to be one of this year’s Get Organized HQ Virtual speakers. I’ll be presenting a class on How to Save $1000+/Year By Reverse Meal Planning! But there are so many other good sessions – here are just a few that I think will be so helpful:

  • Cas from Clutterbug is speaking on How to Help Your FAMILY Declutter
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The Time-Saving Mom was written in the middle of a lot of unexpected extra things in our lives. Right after I committed to writing it, we said yes to adopting David (whom we’d been fostering for a number of months) AND we found out — much to our shock! — that I was expecting our fifth biological child.

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Brigette’s $134 Grocery Shopping Trip and Weekly Menu Plan for 6

My older sister, Brigette, shares her shopping trips and menu plans every week! You can go HERE to see all of her weekly menu plans and you can go HERE to read all about her family!

Aldi

1 24-oz carton Cottage Cheese – $2.39

2 jars Pasta Sauce – $2.70

3-lb bag White Rice – $1.99

1 can Baking Cocoa – $2.39

1 can Quick Oats – $3.65

2 pkgs Boneless Chicken Breasts ($2.29/lb) – $25.73

1 16-oz pk Deli Meat – $3.39

1-lb box Butter – $3.25

1 pkg Romaine Hearts – $2.99

1 tub Organic Spring Mix – $4.89

1 bag Red Grapes ($1.59/lb) – $3.85

1 3-ct pkg Multi-Colored Peppers – $2.69

1 Cauliflower – $2.75

1 Broccoli – $2.31

2 cartons Strawberries – $2.90

4 16-oz bags Shredded Cheese – $13.96

1 8-oz pkg Deli Sliced Cheese – $1.49

3 8-oz blocks Cheese – $5.25

1 can Parmesan Cheese – $2.89

1 5-lb bag Flour – $2.35

1 64-oz carton Unsweetened Almond Milk – $2.19

1 32-oz carton Half and Half – $2.65

1 bag Flour Tortillas – $3.49

4 cans Organic Pinto Beans – $3.96

4 cans Diced Tomatoes – $2.80

2 cans Green Beans – $1.26

1 jar Italian Salad Dressing – $1.89

1 jar Queso – $1.99

2 loaves Bread – $1.58

1 bag Potato Chips – $1.89

1 pkg PB Cookies – $1.59

1 bag Tortilla Chips – $1.89

3 dozen Eggs – $11.31

Total: $132.30

Walmart

3 Softsoaps Holiday Hand Soaps – $3, plus received 175 points from Swagbucks ($1.75) – $1.25 for 3 after points

2 cans Pumpkin – $2.34

1 loaf Schar Gluten-Free Bread – $5.96, received $5.96 back from Social Nature – FREE after rebate

1 pkg Schar Gluten-Free Crackers – $3.92, received $3.92 back from Social Nature – FREE after rebate

1 8-ct pkg Plexi Tropical Fruit Punch – $3.37, received $3.37 back from Social Nature plus $1 from Ibotta – $1 Money Maker after Rebates

1 box Pinkie Teen pads – $8.98, received $4.50 from Ibotta and $4.49 back from Aisle – FREE after Rebates

Total after Rebates: $2.59

Grocery Total for the Week: $134.89

Weekly Menu Plan

Breakfasts

Cereal, Oatmeal, Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins, Scrambled/Boiled/Fried Eggs, Omelets, Smoothies, Fruit

Lunches

Cheese Quesadillas, Strawberries, Peppers x 2

Deli Meat/Cheese Sandwiches, Grapes, Carrots x 2

Leftovers x 3

Dinners

Pepperoni Rolls, Tossed Salad

Chicken Gravy over Rice, Broccoli, Biscuits

Build-Your-Own-Taco Salad (Seasoned Ground Venison, Chopped Romaine, Chopped Onions, Chips, Salsa, Shredded Cheese, Queso, Rice)

Grilled Chicken, Baked Potatoes, Roasted Cauliflower

Chili, Cornbread

Spaghetti (using venison sausage), Cheesy Italian Bread (recipe coming soon!), Green Beans

Chicken Noodle Soup, Homemade Bread, Tossed Salad

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