These golden apple turnovers are the perfect fall bake - flaky gluten free puff pastry, topped with crunchy sugar and filled with tangy apples with a hint of cinnamon.
Make the gluten free puff pastry as per the instructions and then chill for at least an hour.
To make the filling:
Peel and core the apples, then cut them into 1-2cm chunks. Add to a saucepan along with the brown sugar, cinnamon, butter, cornflour and lemon juice.
Place the pan on a low heat. Stir until the butter has melted, then cook for a further 5-7 minutes. Remove from the heat and leave to cool to room temperature before making the turnovers (you can also make this the day before and refrigerate).
To make the turnovers:
Roll the pastry out to form a large square/rectangle, around 5mm thick. Mine measured approx 30cm x 25cm. Square off the edges (you can turn the offcuts into gluten free cheese straws instead of wasting them!)
Cut the pastry into 6 even-sized rectangles - the more square you can get these, the better - you can always separate them and roll them out a little thinner individually.
Fill the pastry with around 2 tbsp each of the apple filling, leaving a border. Brush the border with beaten egg, then fold the pastry diagonally over the filling, sealing the eggwashed edges. Crimp using a fork.
Use a fork or sharp knife to create a few holes/little slits in the top to let any steam escape while cooking. Arrange on a lined baking tray (or two) with space between them.
Place the baking tray/s in the fridge to chill for at least 30 minutes - this is super important for the best puff! Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 220C / 200C Fan / Gas Mark 7.
Once the oven is hot, remove the trays from the fridge. Brush the turnovers with beaten egg, sprinkle with the demerera sugar, then place in the oven. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Remove the apple turnovers from the oven and cool for at least 15-20 minutes on a cooling rack before eating, as the filling will be molten hot! Enjoy warm or cold - they're great with ice-cream, custard or even whipped cream!
Notes
To Use Pre-Made JusRol Gluten Free Puff Pastry: My homemade gluten free puff pastry is preferred for this recipe, but if using pre-made, this will only make 4 turnovers (or 6 mini ones). Divide the pastry into 4 even-sized pieces and follow the instructions above. You may have a little extra filling left but you can freeze this for next time!
Weighing Scales vs Cups: You can toggle this recipe card to convert the ingredients into cups. However, I always recommend using weighing scales – these are cheap to buy and much more accurate. And in gluten free baking, a tiny variation can make a huge difference!
Step-by-Step Photos: If you find it easier to follow a visual aid, I've included step-by-step photos in the post above.
Storing: These gluten free apple turnovers will keep for around 3 days in an airtight container before they go too soft. I prefer to reheat in the air fryer or oven before eating as they crisp up again nicely!
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