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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

13. Drizzle glaze over warm turnovers.

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