Who doesn't like caramel and apples? Add in a light, airy, flaky crust; and you have a sweet masterpiece! These Caramel Apple Turnovers are easy to make and absolutely delicious. They make the perfect treat to share with your friends and family.
This post is sponsored by the Puff Pastry Brand but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.
Creating made from scratch puff pastry dough can be time consuming. It also adds in several extra steps to creating turnovers....
What makes this recipe so easy is using Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry sheets. The Pepperidge Farm does all the heavy work for you. All you have to do is concentrate on a tasty filling and putting together to bake in the oven!
How to make Apple Turnovers
Follow these easy steps to make homemade apple turnovers.
- Peel and dice apples into small pieces.
- In a medium sized saucepan, add apples, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. (photo 1)
- Cook on medium heat, 3 to 5 minutes until apples are softened. (photo 2)
- Stir in cornstarch. Continue cooking and stirring over medium heat an additional 5 minutes or until caramel sauce has thickened. (photo 3)
- Unfold and roll out one of the Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry sheets. With a pizza cutter, cut into 4 squares puff pastry. (photo 4)
- Place 1/4 cup of apple mixture in center of each square. (photo 5)
- Fold over the square into a triangle. (photo 6)
- Pinch ends and seal with a fork. (photo 7)
- Repeat until all puff pastry squares are filled.
- Brush tops of pastries lightly with egg wash. (photo 8)
- Combine cinnamon and sugar. Sprinkle cinnamon and sugar mixture over the tops of pastries.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown at 400 degrees.
- Allow them to cool, then garnish with caramel sauce and serve.
What are the best apples to use for turnovers?
My favorite apples to use for this recipe are Granny Smith Apples. However, Northern Spy, Pink Pearl, Ginger Gold, and Pink Lady apples would all taste delicious in these apple turnovers.
How to store leftovers?
Store leftover caramel apple turnovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat on a baking dish for 5 minutes in the oven at 400 degrees.
Friendsgiving- Share the LOVE
This is the time of year when we want to share our love with our friends and family. There is something innately gratifying when you share your love with food. The person receiving knows you took the time to create something with your hands that in turn enriches their senses of sight, smell, and taste.
There is an immediate response of happiness and delight. So why not incorporate a little "Friendsgiving" to add in the magic of the holidays and share these lovely Caramel Apple Turnovers? It is said, "It is not how much we give but how much love we put into giving."
My kitchen smelled amazing while making these. Scents of apple and cinnamon filled the air. It was so intoxicating that it enticed my daughter to come out of her room to see what I was making. (Very few things motivate her to come out of her room on her own free will.)
There was an immediate smile on her face along with, "Hey Mom, can I have one of these?" The Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry crust is light, airy, flaky, and crispy filled with a sweet apple center. Just as expected, she had an immediate response of happiness and delight.
Be sure to check out Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry for other Holiday and Entertaining recipes to make your meals fabulous!
For More Sweet Recipes, Try:
- Chocolate Chess Pie
- Maple Glazed Bacon and Cream Cheese Danish
- Triple Chocolate Nutella Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Mixed Berry Pie with Oatmeal Crumble Topping
- Fudge Brownies
- Banana Bread Bars with Brown Butter Frosting
- Salted Caramel and Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars
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Caramel Apple Turnovers
Ingredients
- 17.3 oz box of Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry
Apple Filling
- 4 cups diced Granny Smith Apples
- 2 tbs butter
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- pinch of salt
- 1 tbs cornstarch
- 1 egg
- 1 tbs water
Sugar Topping
- 1 tbs sugar
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- Caramel Sauce for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Peel and dice 4 apples into small pieces.
- In a medium sized saucepan, add apples, 2 tbs butter, 3/4 cup brown sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon, and pinch of salt. Cook on medium heat, 3 to 5 minutes until apples are softened.
- Add in 1 tbs cornstarch and stir over medium heat an additional 5 minutes or until caramel sauce has thickened.
- Unfold and roll out one of the Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry sheets. With a pizza cutter, cut into 4 squares. Place 1/4cup of apple mixture in center of each square. Fold over the square into a triangle. Pinch ends and seal with a fork.
- Repeat with the second Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry sheet.
- In small bowl, combine egg and 1 tbs water. Beat well to make egg wash.
- Brush tops of pastries lightly with egg wash.
- Combine 1/4 tsp cinnamon and 1 tbs sugar. Sprinkle cinnamon and sugar mixture over the tops of pastries.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow them to cool, then garnish with caramel sauce and serve.
Amanda Mason
This is one of my all time favorite desserts! Perfect for the holidays!
Anne
I love apple turnovers these look delicious!
Christine
I love simple and flavorful desserts like this!
Elaine @ Dishes Delish
I love using puff pastry. These look so delicious!
Kimberly @ Berly's Kitchen
Aren't turnovers a great dessert? I want to give these a try. My husband and son would love them for sure.
Kim @ Three Olives Branch
How delicious! This is a great idea, can't wait to make them!
alyssa
Your photos are gorgeous. Those turnovers are the perfect golden brown -- it has to be that egg wash before baking! Lovely.
Amy @ Pressure Cook Recipes
Hi Katie,
These apple turnovers look great!
We just made some the other day with applesauce. Yum! 🙂
Amy
Luci {Luci's Morsels}
So easy to make and an amazing snack to have with my afternoon coffee!
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Caramel and Apples are the perfect compliment for sure. Great recipe:)
Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop
These look lovely. I love the idea of a little pie 🙂 Anything that's easy to make and delicious to eat is a winner in my book!