3 Ingredient Apple Turnovers
If you’re craving a quick dessert that tastes like fresh apple pie without all the work, these 3 ingredient apple turnovers are the perfect solution. With buttery puff pastry sheets, a sweet apple filling, and a simple egg wash, you can create flaky pastries that bake up golden brown every single time.
I love fall baking and often reach for fresh apples when making from scratch recipes like hand pies, or even apple crisp. Some of my favorite apple variety choices are Granny Smith apples for their tart apple flavor, Gala apples and Fuji apples for their sweetness, and Honeycrisp apples, Pink Lady, or Braeburn apples for that perfect balance in homemade apple turnovers recipe or a fresh apple pie.
But this easy apple turnovers recipe is different—it’s made with canned apple pie filling and puff pastry sheets, which makes it a quick fall dessert for the days when you don’t have time to peel and chop fresh apples.
Why You’ll Love These 3 Ingredient Apple Turnovers
- This easy apple turnover recipe is made with simple ingredients found in grocery stores.
- Quick apple turnovers that come together in minutes.
- Great options for dessert, breakfast, or when you need a family favorite sweet treat.
- Perfect for satisfying a sweet tooth without making pie dough from scratch.
- Easy homemade apple turnover recipe with flaky layers and a sweet apple filling.
- A great way to serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, sweet glaze, or caramel sauce for extra indulgence.
Ingredients for Apple Turnovers
- 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed
- 1 can of apple pie filling
- Egg wash: 1 large egg + 1 teaspoon water, whisked
How to Make Apple Turnovers
- Preheat your oven temperature to 400°F—line baking trays with parchment paper.
- Pour the can of apple pie filling into a large bowl. Use kitchen shears or a knife to cut the apples into small, bite-sized pieces so the filling is easier to spoon into each turnover.
- Place the thawed sheet of puff pastry on a work surface and cut into six even squares using a pizza cutter or knife.
- Spoon 2–3 tablespoons of apple mixture into the center of each square, leaving about a border around the edges.
- Brush the edges lightly with egg wash using a pastry brush. Fold the pastry over the filling to form a triangle, then press the edges firmly with a fork to seal.
- Cut a small slit or two in the top of each turnover with a sharp knife to allow steam to escape.
- Place turnovers onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush the top of each turnover with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the turnovers have a flaky crust and are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and cool slightly on a wire rack. Drizzle with caramel sauce or a simple powdered sugar icing before serving warm.
Recipe Tips
- Use store-bought puff pastry dough that comes pre-rolled to make this recipe even easier. One sheet can be cut into 6 even squares for perfect, equal-sized turnovers.
- If you purchase frozen puff pastry, be sure it is thawed before using.
- Add extra flavor to the apple pie filling with a little bit of brown sugar and cinnamon.
- For a bakery-style look, brush the top of each turnover generously with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar before baking.
- To make ahead, assemble the turnovers and cover with plastic wrap, then refrigerate until ready to bake.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container. Reheat warm turnovers in the oven wrapped in aluminum foil to keep the flaky crust crisp.
Serve these puff pastry apple turnovers warm with a drizzle of glaze, caramel sauce, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. They’re a cozy fall dessert that tastes like apple strudel or my fresh apple pie recipe without the work of making pie crust from scratch. Using store-bought puff pastry dough makes them quick, and gluten-free puff pastry works too. These 3 ingredient apple turnovers are simple, delicious, and sure to become a family favorite.
More Apple Recipes to Try
- Baked Homemade Apple Hand Pies with Maple Syrup
- Skillet Apple Crisp with Maple Syrup
- How to Make Apple Crisp Bars: Perfect Fall Dessert
3 Ingredient Apple Turnovers
Ingredients
- 1 sheet of puff pastry thawed
- 1 can of apple pie filling
- Egg wash: 1 large egg + 1 teaspoon water whisked
Instructions
- Preheat your oven temperature to 400°F—line baking trays with parchment paper.
- Pour the can of apple pie filling into a large bowl. Use kitchen shears or a knife to cut the apples into small, bite-sized pieces so the filling is easier to spoon into each turnover.
- Place the thawed sheet of puff pastry on a work surface and cut into six even squares using a pizza cutter or knife.
- Spoon 2–3 tablespoons of apple mixture into the center of each square, leaving about a border around the edges.
- Brush the edges lightly with egg wash using a pastry brush. Fold the pastry over the filling to form a triangle, then press the edges firmly with a fork to seal.
- Cut a small slit or two in the top of each turnover with a sharp knife to allow steam to escape.
- Place turnovers onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush the top of each turnover with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the turnovers have a flaky crust and are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and cool slightly on a wire rack. Drizzle with caramel sauce or a simple powdered sugar icing before serving warm.
Notes
- Use store-bought puff pastry dough that comes pre-rolled to make this recipe even easier. One sheet can be cut into 6 even squares for perfect, equal-sized turnovers.
- If you purchase frozen puff pastry, be sure it is thawed before using.
- Add extra flavor to the apple pie filling with a little bit of brown sugar and cinnamon.
- For a bakery-style look, brush the top of each turnover generously with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar before baking.
- To make ahead, assemble the turnovers and cover with plastic wrap, then refrigerate until ready to bake.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container. Reheat warm turnovers in the oven wrapped in aluminum foil to keep the flaky crust crisp.
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I’m Sarah, the creator of Rocky Hedge Farm, where I share my love for simple living, homemade meals, and creating a cozy home. As a wife and mother, I’m passionate about slowing down, cooking from scratch, and finding joy in the everyday moments of life. From DIY projects and family-friendly recipes, I hope to inspire others to embrace a life rooted in simplicity and warmth.
This was the easiest recipe. They turned out delicious and I got so many compliments on the dessert itself. I will definitely be making again. I have some frozen fresh blackberries I am going to use next time. Thanks for the recipe.