British · serves 2

Apple Turnovers

Sixteen from one block of puff pastry. Crimp with a fork and prick the top.

60 min Some work Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 355g puff pastry
  • 4 cooking apples
  • 100ml water
  • 3 tbsp caster sugar
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • Brown sugar for sprinkling

Method

  1. Peel and chop the apples, boil with the water, sugar and cinnamon, then cook until soft but still holding, with the water absorbed.
  2. Cool the filling completely. Warm filling melts the pastry and it leaks.
  3. Roll the pastry to a 30cm square, 5mm thick, and cut into 16 squares.
  4. A teaspoon of filling in each, edges brushed with cold water.
  5. Fold corner to corner into triangles, crimp with a fork, prick the top once to let steam out.
  6. Brush with milk, sprinkle brown sugar.
  7. 180°C for 30 minutes until puffed and golden.

Questions people ask about Apple Turnovers

How long does Apple Turnovers take?

About 60 minutes from starting to sitting down, and it is a bit of work. A good part of that is unattended, so you can get on with something else once it is going.

Can I make Apple Turnovers ahead of time?

You can prepare it a few hours ahead and reheat gently. It keeps two days in the fridge, though it is best on the day.

Is Apple Turnovers vegetarian?

Yes, it is vegetarian. It is not vegan as written because it contains dairy; swap the dairy for a plant alternative and the rest of the method is unchanged.

Do I need an oven for Apple Turnovers?

Yes, this one needs an oven. If you do not have one, look at the no-oven filter on the baking page: eleven of the bakes here are built for a cooker, a pan or the fridge.

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