Description
These gluten-free apple turnovers feature flaky puff pastry filled with tender cinnamon-spiced apples for a cozy homemade treat. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack, they bake up golden and delicious in under an hour.
Ingredients
1 package gluten-free puff pastry, thawed
2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and finely diced
3 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp cornstarch
1 egg, beaten
Coarse sugar for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine the diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch until evenly mixed.
- Roll out the gluten-free puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut it into 4 to 6 equal squares.
- Spoon the apple filling onto one half of each pastry square, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Lightly brush the edges with water, fold the pastry into triangles, and seal the edges with a fork.
- Place the turnovers on the prepared baking sheet, brush the tops with beaten egg, and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
- Allow the turnovers to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Add chopped walnuts or pecans to the filling for extra crunch.
Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for more complex flavor.
Raisins or dried cranberries can be added for extra sweetness.
Drizzle cooled turnovers with a simple vanilla glaze for a bakery-style finish.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Reheat in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 5 to 8 minutes to restore crispness.
Freeze baked turnovers for up to 2 months and reheat before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 turnover
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
