Have you ever had too many apples at hand? I mean I love apples.but I love apple desserts more! There wasn’t ever an apple cake or a pie I couldn’t finish. But those things take time and effort. (Though if you would rather make a cake- here is a french apple cake recipe for you! ) I had some bruised apples and puff pastry that I bought last Christmas..Just hanging out in the back of my fridge. And then they met. Okay I will quit being cheesy. But look at the photos! They are a 10 in taste and a 2 in effort!A perfect answer to sweet tooth hunger pangs.These are especially a big hit with kids! It’s also a great recipe for holidays. Instead of making a whole pie, try making individual apple turnovers instead.
Ingredients
I like my ingredient list short! So here it goes Apples- I frankly use any kind I have at hand. but if you want to really impress people, use the tart kinds. Granny smith would work great here. Puff Pastry-Buy the precut ones people! Lesser work and it takes lesser freezer space.You need to let the puff pastry thaw before using it.Ideally, leave it in the fridge overnight but if not, leave it on the counter till it’s not brittle.You can also use store-bought pie dough. Butter - Butter makes everything yummy. Especially in this dish.Though if you are trying to make this dish vegan- you can use coconut oil or margarine. Cinnamon- Apple and cinnamon. I mean it has to be there right? for me at least! If you love apple cinnamon as much as i do, give this warm apple cinnamon cake with caramel glaze a try! It’s perfect for a cold evening outside.You can also use pumpkin spice instead. Brown Sugar-Brown sugar gives the apples a nice color. But you can also use white sugar or coconut sugar. If your apples are sweet enough, skip the sugar if you prefer. Egg-A beaten egg is brushed over the pastry to give it its gorgeous golden glow. Instead of Egg wash, you can use milk or melted butter or coconut oil too. I only glaze these turnovers when I am serving them to guests. I have two reasons- 1. I like lazy cooking 2. I can’t be eating that much sugar regularly. So in my mind these are optional ingredients
Icing Sugar Milk Vanilla Essence
If you are making this just for yourself, then make it without the icing.
How to make Apple Turnovers in Air Fryer
Step 1: Prep
Keep the puff pastry on the counter to thaw.Peel and cut the apples into ¼ inch pieces. You do not need to be perfect here.
Step 2: Cooking Apples
Step 3: Filling the puff pastry
Cut the puff pastry into a square piece.This way, you waste very little.Add about a tablespoon and a half of the filling.Turn the side diagonally. You can make any shapes you like.Make sure to cut out a few slits or vents for the hot steam to escape from inside the turnovers.Repeat the process to make more.
Step 4: Air frying
As these turnovers are big, you can make two at a time. In case you are feeding a crowd, make them smaller. This air fryer fruit scones recipe is another great easy sweet treat that can be made in the air fryer.
Step 5: Glaze or not to Glaze?
Glaze though pretty is an extra step. You mix together the sugar, milk and vanilla extract into a pourable consistency. Make sure to whisk it well to avoid lumps.If you want a bright white icing, omit the vanilla essence. Drizzle it over the air fried apple turnovers using a fork.
Variations
Here are some ideas to switch this Air Fryer Apple Turnovers recipe up a bit!
Use a store-bought cherry filling instead. Use pineapples or peaches instead of apples. Follow the same recipe.
Here are some tips if you are making them for entertaining a crowd. If you are making this for your dinner guests or for entertaining or even a kids birthday party , I would suggest you make them smaller. Place one puff pastry on the counter, add bits of apple filling. Place another pastry on top and using a pizza cutter, cut it into smaller square or rectangular pies. Please let me know how your apple turnovers turns out in the comments! I love hearing from you.
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