Apple Turnovers with Cinnamon Glaze

This tender and flaky apple turnovers with cinnamon glaze recipe put a big smile on my teenagers’ faces after their last zoom class of the day recently. What’s not to love about buttery cinnamon-spiced apples folded in puff pastry and baked until golden brown then topped with a drizzle of cinnamon glaze? My kids absolutely loved these apple turnovers–especially with lots of cinnamon glaze. They both said they are most definitely blog-worthy and want me to make them again soon.

Apple Turnovers with Cinnamon Glaze

Apple Turnovers:

• 1 sheet of frozen puff pastry, thawed *Most packages contain two sheets–this recipe uses one sheet.
• 2 tsp unsalted butter
• 2 apples, peeled & diced
• 2-3 tbsp brown sugar, depending on the sweetness of the apples *I used Honey Crisp apples
• ¼ tsp grown cinnamon
• 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
• Pinch of salt
• ½ tsp cornstarch
• 1 egg, well beaten
• Turbinado sugar, to taste

Cinnamon Glaze:

• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 1-2 tsp milk, to taste & desired thickness
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• ⅛ tsp ground cinnamon

How to Make Apple Turnovers with Cinnamon Glaze

Take one puff pastry out of the freezer to thaw, per package instructions.

Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and salt and cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and sprinkle the cornstarch on top and stir until well combined. Pour the apples into a bowl and place them in the refrigerator to cool.

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Gently roll out the puff pastry to be slightly larger then cut them into 4 squares.

Brush a thin layer of beaten egg on 2 joining sides of each square.

Divide the apple mixture between all squares then fold each square in half creating a triangle and gently seal the edges with your fingers or a fork. Transfer to the lined baking sheet.

Brush each turnover with the egg wash then sprinkle with turbinado sugar.

Place into the oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove and allow to cool on a rack for a few minutes. Side Note: Place the rack of turnovers on top of parchment paper prior to glazing for easier cleanup. 

Make the Glaze

Combine the powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon together in a bowl; mix until creamy and smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the turnovers.

Serve while warm and with a big glass of ice-cold milk. Enjoy.