These apple turnovers with puff pastry are such a quick and easy dessert. You are in for such a treat, with these apple turnovers filled with a delicious apple cinnamon filling and a flaky pastry!
Thaw puff pastry per package instructions. I usually leave it on the counter for 30 – 40 minutes.
To prepare the apple filling wash, and peel the apples. Then shred them using the box grater. Using your hands, squeeze out as much liquid as you can. Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to the apples, along with brown sugar and cinnamon. Mix until combined. Set aside.
Roll out the pastry, and using the rolling pin, roll the dough to be just a slightly bigger size than the original sheet. Cut the sheet into four equal squares. Repeat the process with the second puff pastry sheet.
Add the apple filling to each puff pastry square. Brush the edges of the puff pastry with the beaten egg. Fold the pastry squares in half, making triangles. Then, press the edges of the pastry with the fork. Brush the beaten egg on the top of pastry turnovers. Make small cuts into each turnover and garnish with a little bit of brown sugar.
Bake for 20 minutes or until puff pastry is golden and puffed.
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Enjoy!