Cranberry Apple Puff Pastry Turnovers

Cranberry apple puff pastry turnovers are a simple and festive treat perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas, but just as delicious to enjoy any other time of year.

These flaky pastries are filled with a sweet-tart cranberry and apple filling, and baked until golden. Enjoy them as a dessert, snack, or prepare them for a special breakfast.

If you enjoy easy cranberry desserts, take a look at my Cranberry Upside-Down Cake recipe. It’s made with fresh cranberries and has a soft, golden cake layer that’s perfect for the holidays.

How to Make Cranberry Apple Turnovers

The turnovers start with a quick stovetop filling made by simmering cranberries, grated apple, sugar, and cinnamon until thickened. The filling is placed on puff pastry sheets, folded, and sealed before baking.

Continue reading for the full recipe with ingredients and step-by-step instructions.

You can make the turnovers smaller and serve them as fun party snacks. Cut the square puff pastry sheets into four equal smaller squares and fold those into mini turnovers. Bake them for about 10 minutes.

Cranberry Apple Puff Pastry Turnovers

These Cranberry Apple Puff Pastry Turnovers are fruity, flaky, and simple to bake. Perfect for a quick treat or dessert idea.Fit dairy-free and vegetarian diets.

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Prep

20 mins

Cook

25 mins

Total

45 mins

Servings

6 pastries

Ingredients

• 1 sheet puff pastrythawed and cut into 6 squares
• 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
• 1 medium applepeeled and grated
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 egg yolkfor egg wash
• 1 teaspoon waterfor egg wash
• Optional: 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons milk or water for icing

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Roll the puff pastry lightly on a floured surface if needed. Cut into 6 equal squares.
3. In a small saucepan, combine cranberries, grated apple, sugar, and cinnamon. Bring to a low boil and simmer for 7–10 minutes, until the cranberries break down and the mixture thickens.
4. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
5. Place the cooled filling on one side of each puff pastry square. Brush the edges with water, fold into a triangle, and press the edges with a fork to seal.
6. Mix the egg yolk with water and brush over the pastries. Sprinkle with a little sugar if desired.
7. Bake for 25 minutes or until the turnovers are golden brown.
8. Let the turnovers cool before serving. For extra sweetness, drizzle with icing made from powdered sugar and milk or water, and allow to set.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 5–7 minutes until warmed through.
These turnovers can also be frozen for up to 2 months. Reheat directly from frozen in the oven at 375°F for 10–12 minutes.

Nutrition

Per serving (1)

Calories

102 kcal

Carbs

20 g

Protein

1 g

Fat

3 g

Fiber

3 g

Sugar

12 g

Sodium

14 mg

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Recipe by Deborah Green

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Deborah Green

I'm Deborah Green, Dish Full of Memories is where I share my recipe collection, a blend of Asian-Indonesian family recipes, Dutch favorites, and a pinch of New York. Join me in cooking the dishes and the flavors that have shaped my life. When I'm not in the kitchen, I enjoy gardening and photography.