Tasty Apple Cinnamon Puff Pastry With a Crispy Crust

Apple and cinnamon turnovers are a simple and tasty bake that can be made in an hour, especially if you have ready-made puff pastry. It's a great dessert option for a cozy in-home tea party or a small gathering with friends.

I love this recipe because it's perfect for when you want something yummy but aren't up for cooking something complicated. By using ready-made puff pastry, I can quickly make crispy, sweet puffs with a flavorful filling.

These puffs taste like a classic apple pie. It is very important to use juicy, crunchy, sweet apples for cooking, because the final flavor and texture depend a lot on them. Cut them into small cubes so that they have time to fully bake and soften. I also recommend not overdoing it with the cinnamon so as not to overpower the natural flavor of the apples.

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Ingredients:

1. Ready-made puff pastry — 400 g (14 ounces)
2. Apple — 3 pcs (use juicy, crunchy, sweet apples!)
3. Cinnamon — ½ tsp
4. Cane sugar — 4 tbsp (50 g)
5. Cornstarch — 1 tsp
6. Water — 1 tbsp
7. Egg yolk — 1 pcs

Defrost the puff pastry beforehand. Wash and dice the apples. Place the apples in a saucepan with 3 tablespoons of sugar and half a teaspoon of cinnamon.

Place the pan over medium heat and cook for a few minutes, stirring constantly, until the sugar has dissolved. Stir the cornstarch into a small amount of cold water until smooth and add to the apples.

Stir well and cook the apples for a few minutes until the juice has thickened (the whole mixture should be sticky). Then remove from the heat and let the apples rest.

Sprinkle the thawed dough with a little flour and roll out to about 0.5 cm (0.2 inches) thick. Then cut out circles (I used a glass and a knife to do this).I had 2 sheets of ready-made puff pastry which made 16 circles (I also used the leftover dough after cutting). It is important that you get an even number of dough circles.

Make small snowflake-shaped cuts on half of the dough circles (watch how I do it in the video).

Spread 1 tablespoon of the apple filling on each of the remaining circles (the ones without the cuts). Cover with a circle of the scored dough, pressing the edges together a little with your fingers and then running a fork around the circle to create a nice scalloped edge.

Brush the puffs with egg yolk and sprinkle with a little cane sugar (this will make the crust more golden).

Put the puffs in a preheated oven at 175°C (350°F) for 15-20 minutes (convection mode). After that, take the puffs out of the oven and let them cool down. Enjoy!