How to Make Apple Turnovers is a satisfying dessert. It’s the close relative of one of America’s staple, homemade apple pie. However, it is quicker to make and doesn’t require a fork and dish to eat. You can still fix that sweet tooth with this tasty treat.

Serves 8

Ingredients

4 Large Granny Smith apples

1/2 cup dark brown sugar

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 (17.3 ounce) Pastry puff Pastry sheets or regular pastry sheets

1/2 cup confectioner sugar

1 tablespoon milk

Directions

Peel, core and slice apples. 

In a medium saucepan over low heat, cook apples with brown sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice and cinnamon. Stir frequently for 6 to 8 minutes until the apples are tender.

Refrigerate until cool. Now thaw the pastry sheets at room temperature, 20 minutes. 

Preheat the oven 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Unfold the pastry on a lightly floured surface. Roll each sheet into a 12 inch square.Then cut into 4 (6) inch squares.

Place 1/4 cup of apple mixture in the center of each square.

Brush the edges with water. 

Fold to form triangles and seal edges firmly with a fork or fingers.

Place on baking sheets and bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.

Cool on a wire rack.

For the sugar drizzle mixed together the confectioners sugar and milk in a small bowl.

With a fork or spoon drizzle over turnovers and allow to sit.