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.
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!
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.
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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