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Easy Apple Pie Turnovers | Jack O Lantern Edition

These Easy Apple Pie Turnovers are the taste of family favorite apple pie in a handheld turnover made using store-bought puff pastry.
Prep Time45 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: Vaishali

Ingredients

  • 2 cups small diced peeled apples
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • ½ tablespoon freshly squeezed orange juice optional
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • A pinch ground allspice
  • 1 17.3-oz. package frozen puff pastry (2 sheets) thawed
  • Flour for dusting work surface
  • Coarse sugar optional
  • Heavy cream or milk for brushing the tops

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.

The Filling

  • Combine the diced apples, granulated sugar, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, flour, and lemon and oranges juices together in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • While occasionally stirring, bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool uncovered at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • You will not use all the filling in the turnovers. Leftover filling can be used as a drizzle on top of the turnovers or to dip your turnovers in. You choose.

The Puff Pastry

  • Unfold the puff pastry sheets onto a lightly floured work surface. Using a rolling pin, gently roll over the pastry to seal any perforations and roll upto ⅛ to ¼ on inch thick. Using your cookie cutter, cut into pumpkin shapes. Re-roll any scraps and cut again.

Fill the turnovers

  • Arrange half of the pumpkin cutouts about 3 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. These are the bottom crusts. Using a sharp knife, cut eyes and mouth (to make scary jack-o-lanterns) into the remaining pumpkin cutouts. These are the top crusts. The slits act as vents so that steam can escape as the turnovers bake.
  • Using a slotted spoon, place about 2 Tablespoons of filling in the center of each bottom crust. Place top crust on top. Press your fingers all around the edges to seal, then crimp with a fork. Lightly brush the top of the pie crust with cream/milk. Sprinkle with coarse sugar, if desired.

Baking

  • Bake the turnovers for 17 to 20 minutes or until they’re golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack until cool enough to handle.
  • You can serve the turnovers warm or at room temperature. If desired, serve with a drizzle of warmed up leftover apple pie filling, ice cream or sweetened whipped cream.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Notes

To in advance, prepare the turnovers completely, but do not bake them. Instead, set them on a parchment-lined tray in the freezer until they're set. Store the frozen, unbaked pies in a air tight container in the freezer for up 2 months. When ready to bake, take them straight from the freezer, and bake as directed.
The apple pie filling can also be prepared ahead of time. Store in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and can be frozen up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before using.