Introduction
Don’t let fall pass you by without making these super flaky and super easy Caramel Apple Turnovers. It’s really starting to feel like fall in these parts, and I could not be more thrilled! To make it officially feel like fall, L and I went apple picking this past weekend. Along with watching to leaves change color (and baking, of course), apple picking is my favorite thing to do during this time of year.
Apple Picking Adventure
Last year we didn’t go apple picking until just past the middle of October. We were a little late to the party. By that point a lot of apple varieties had come in and out of season, and the orchard was pretty picked over. It was kind of disappointing, but we still had a really fun day and brought home a lot of apples. We were determined not to have a repeat of last year, and have been talking about apple picking, and more importantly what to make with our haul, for weeks!
This year we visited a new-to-us orchard – Ochs Orchard in Warwick, NY. It’s just a little over an hour outside the city and it has great reviews on Yelp. Aside from apples, Ochs also has pick your own pumpkins, pears, pepper, eggplant, potatoes and there may have even been some late season berries. For apple picking, Ochs offers a choice of buying a 1/4 bushel or 1/2 bushel bag. We have big apple-baking plans, so the 1/2 bushel bag, which hold 20-25 pounds of apples was a no brainer. Although, if it was up to L, we probably would have gotten the 1/4 bushel, as well, just to be safe. Can’t have too many apples!
Caramel Apple Turnovers Recipe
Our bag was filled with cortlands (my new favorite!), empires and a few golden delicious. And, apple picking isn’t complete without cider doughnuts! We kicked off our apple baking bonanza with sweet and delicious Caramel Apple Turnovers. Apple turnovers are a fun, easy to make dessert, that are always a crowd pleaser. When it comes to puff pastry I opt for store bought over homemade. I’ve made my own puff pastry a few times, and I’d be ok with never doing it again. I found it to be a tedious process, and the end result wasn’t far superior to what you’ll find in the store.
Ingredients:
- 2 sheets (1 box) store bought puff pastry, thawed
- 2 apples, peeled, cored & diced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 15-18 store bought soft caramels, quartered
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a small bowl, stir together the apples, lemon juice, 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon.
- Cook the apples in a saute pan, over medium heat stirring occasionally, until soft, 6-8 minutes. Remove the apples from the heat and cool completely.
- When cool, stir the chopped caramels into the apples.
- While the apples cool prepare the puff pastry. Lay one sheet of the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured work surface. Lightly flour the top of the puff pastry, and use a rolling pin to roll out to approximately 12x12-inches. Repeat with the second sheet of puff pastry.
- Slice each sheet into 4-inch squares for small turnovers or 6-inch squares for large turnover.
- Add a couple spoonfuls of apples to the center of each puff pastry square. Fold each piece into a triangle, and use a fork to press and seal the edges of the turnover. Make sure the edges are sealed well. Make 3 small slits on the top of each turnover.
- Lightly brush the top of each turnover with beaten egg and sprinkle with the remaining sugar.
- Place turnovers on a parchment-lined baking sheet, about 2 inches apart. Bake for 15-18 minutes, until turnovers are golden brown.
- Serve immediately. Turnovers are best enjoyed on the day they're made, but will last 4-5 days.
Conclusion
These Easy Caramel Apple Turnovers are a must-have fall treat. Soft, cinnamon-y apples mixed with bursts of warm caramel, folded into buttery, flaky puff pastry. They are perfect for satisfying your fall cravings. Give this recipe a try, and enjoy the delicious flavors of the season.
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