Apple Turnovers Recipe with Cinnamon and Honey
Flaky pastry turnovers filled with cinnamon apples and a touch of honey.
These apple turnovers wrap diced cinnamon apples in flaky pastry and bake until golden. The source describes two pastry circles folded into “horns,” so this version shapes each circle into half-moon turnovers with a sealed edge. Cook the apple filling briefly first to remove excess moisture and cool it before filling the pastry. Vent each turnover so steam can escape. Melt butter in a skillet. Add apples, sugar, cinnamon and honey. Cook 5 to 7 minutes until just tender and liquid has mostly evaporated. Cool completely. Heat oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking tray. Cut pastry into 8 equal squares or circles. Place cooled apple filling on one side of each piece, leaving a border. Brush edges with egg, fold over and press firmly to seal. Crimp with a fork.
Recipe card
Apple Turnovers Recipe with Cinnamon and Honey
Equipment: Measuring cups and spoons, mixing bowls, a sharp knife, and the pan or baking dish specified in the method
Ingredients
Instructions
Cook filling
Melt butter in a skillet. Add apples, sugar, cinnamon and honey. Cook 5 to 7 minutes until just tender and liquid has mostly evaporated. Cool completely.
Prepare pastry
Heat oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking tray. Cut pastry into 8 equal squares or circles.
Fill turnovers
Place cooled apple filling on one side of each piece, leaving a border. Brush edges with egg, fold over and press firmly to seal. Crimp with a fork.
Vent and glaze
Cut a small steam slit in each top. Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle coarse sugar if desired.
Bake
Bake 20 to 25 minutes until puffed and golden. Cool at least 10 minutes before serving.
How to tell when it is ready
Bake 20 to 25 minutes until puffed and golden. Cool at least 10 minutes before serving.
Tips
- Melt butter in a skillet.
- Heat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Place cooled apple filling on one side of each piece, leaving a border.
- Cut a small steam slit in each top.
Troubleshooting
- If edges open, crimp firmly and chill before baking.
- If filling leaks, reduce it longer and cool fully before using.
Substitutions
- Use plant-based pastry and dairy-free butter.
- Use maple syrup instead of honey.
Variations
- Add raisins to the filling.
- Use pears in place of some apples.
Serving suggestions
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.
- Dust with icing sugar.
- Offer custard.
- Pair with tea.
Make ahead
Prepare components ahead and store safely. Store cooled turnovers covered at room temperature for 1 day or refrigerate up to 3 days. Reheat in oven to crisp.
Storage
Store cooled turnovers covered at room temperature for 1 day or refrigerate up to 3 days. Reheat in oven to crisp.
Food safety
Cool filling and pastries before storage; refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours if the kitchen is warm.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use store-bought pastry?
Yes. Thaw it according to the package and keep it cool while shaping.
How should I store apple turnovers with cinnamon and honey?
Store cooled turnovers covered at room temperature for 1 day or refrigerate up to 3 days. Reheat in oven to crisp.
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream. Store cooled turnovers covered at room temperature for 1 day or refrigerate up to 3 days. Reheat in oven to crisp.
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