My turnovers recipes are for bakers of any skill level with everything from fruity berry turnovers to cheesy pizza turnovers and more. With their fluffy golden pastry and delicious fillings, everyone loves homemade turnovers! They can be sweet or savory, so no matter what you're craving, you'll find something here that will hit the spot,
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- Best Turnover Recipes
- 1. Puff Pastry Apple Turnovers
- 2. Cheese and Bacon Turnovers
- 3. Berry Turnovers
- 4. Cherry Turnovers
- 5. Chocolate Turnovers
- 6. Fruit Turnovers
- 7. Apple Bacon Turnovers
- 8. Tuna Turnovers
- 9. Jam and Berry Turnovers
- 10. Cream Cheese and Apple Turnovers
- 11. Blackberry Turnovers
- 12. Caramel Apple Turnovers
- 13. Pizza Turnovers
- 14. Strawberry Turnovers
- 15. Nectarine Plum Turnovers
- 💭 Tips For Baking The Best Turnovers
- 📖 Recipe Card
- Best Turnovers Recipes: Puff Pastry Apple Turnovers (+15 More Baked Turnovers!)
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Best Turnover Recipes
Most people think of tasty handheld pastry desserts when they hear the word 'turnover.' While it's true that they are often filled with tasty sweets and fruity fillings, they can also be made with savory ingredients!
As long as the filling is delicious and wrapped up in a fluffy baked pastry crust, it's a turnover. Below are the best turnover recipes (both sweet and savory) that showcase why these baked goods are so popular!
1. Puff Pastry Apple Turnovers
These classic apple turnovers are filled with the warm, spiced flavor of apple pie filling. You can even use store-bought pastries to make things easier!
2. Cheese and Bacon Turnovers
Cheese and bacon turnovers are ready to eat in 30 minutes and only require 4 ingredients: puff pastry, bacon, cheese, and egg! They're a warm and satisfying snack or appetizer, and they're great for packing lunchboxes!
3. Berry Turnovers
These mixed berry hand pies have a flaky, golden crust that will have you savoring every bite. Strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries were used here, but you can use whatever berries you like!
4. Cherry Turnovers
If you love cherry pie, these turnovers have all the same flavor but in a buttery pastry crust (and they're even easier to make)! Make your own cherry pie filling from scratch, or see my post on making canned cherry pie filling better for the tastiest turnovers!
5. Chocolate Turnovers
These 5-ingredient chocolate turnovers come straight from Hershey's, so you know that they're good! They're filled with warm cinnamon chocolate that gives them that fresh-from-the-bakery flavor!
6. Fruit Turnovers
You can use fresh or frozen fruit to make fruit turnovers (whatever kind you like)! I highly recommend adding the sprinkle of coarse sugar over the pastry crust for a delightful crunch!
7. Apple Bacon Turnovers
Grab some store-bought puff pastries for these golden, flaky brunch turnovers! They're stuffed with a sweet, savory combination of apples, bacon, and maple syrup!
8. Tuna Turnovers
These tuna turnovers are made with biscuit dough, though you can just as easily swap it for puff pastry dough! They're filled with a cheesy tuna salad and baked to golden perfection; plus, you can freeze them!
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9. Jam and Berry Turnovers
Combine your favorite flavors of berries and jam for some super fruity turnovers! You can follow the instructions here for a made-from-scratch pastry crust or pick up a package at the grocery store.
10. Cream Cheese and Apple Turnovers
I love serving these cream cheese and apple turnovers at brunch with coffee or tea. They're rich and creamy with a subtle tang from the cream cheese - it's the perfect combination of flavors.
11. Blackberry Turnovers
Grab some fresh or frozen blackberries for these delightful blackberry turnovers. They're topped with a simple glaze for that extra touch of sweetness.
12. Caramel Apple Turnovers
Caramel apple turnovers are a delicious fall baking recipe! They're filled with a tasty combination of diced apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon, then finished off with a drizzle of warm caramel for good measure.
13. Pizza Turnovers
These pizza turnovers are much easier than making homemade pizza from scratch but with all the same flavor. They have pepperoni, pizza sauce, and mozzarella, all in an easy-to-hold puff pastry package!
14. Strawberry Turnovers
I love fresh summer strawberries, and these turnovers are the first on my list for summertime baking. This recipe includes instructions for making the strawberry filling, but strawberry pie filling can be used, too!
15. Nectarine Plum Turnovers
These turnovers are one of my favorite nectarine recipes because they aren't overly sweet. The combination of nectarines and plums gives them a perfectly balanced fruit flavor that makes them even great for breakfast!
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💭 Tips For Baking The Best Turnovers
The key to amazing turnovers is getting the pastry dough golden, light, and flaky and pairing it with a flavorful filling. Here are a few of my techniques, tips, and tricks to try the next time you're making turnovers:
- Use quality dough: Whether you're using store-bought puff pastry or making your own dough from scratch, make sure it's a quality dough that bakes up golden and flaky!
- Keep the dough cold: Keep your pastry dough cold until the oven is preheated and you're ready to fill and bake! The dough will become tacky and won't bake up as nicely when warm (pop it in the fridge for a while if it has warmed too much).
- Seal the edges: You need to seal the edges of your turnovers well to keep the filling from leaking out during baking. I use a fork to crimp the edges together, or you can gently press and twist them together.
- Release the steam: Cut small slits or poke a couple of holes in the top of each turnover to let the steam escape during baking. It helps keep them from becoming soggy or from bursting!
- Chill before baking (optional): For extra flaky pastries, let the assembled turnovers chill in the fridge for 15-30 minutes before baking.
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Best Turnovers Recipes: Puff Pastry Apple Turnovers (+15 More Baked Turnovers!)
Ingredients
Apple Turnovers
- 17.3 oz puff pastry (1 17.3-ounce sheet, thawed)
- 21 oz apple pie filling (1 21-ounce can)
- 1 egg (beaten, +1 teaspoon water)
Vanilla Glaze
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 tablespoon milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
(Note: 2x or 3x only changes the ingredient list)
Instructions
Apple Turnovers
- To get started, preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out your sheet of thawed puff pastry dough and then cut it into 4 squares.
- Next, scoop roughly 3 tablespoons of apple pie filling into each puff pastry section (*see note).
- Add your egg and water to a small mixing bowl and beat it lightly. Next, brush your egg wash onto 2 of the edges of the puff pastry (making an "L" shape) so that they can be folded over and sealed together, forming a triangle. Use a fork to press the edges together.
- Place your prepared apple turnovers onto the parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Bake at 400°F (205°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until they have a nice golden brown color.
- Remove the baked turnovers from your oven and allow them to cool before adding the vanilla glaze.
Vanilla Glaze
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the milk, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir to combine (*see note).
- Adjust the thickness of the glaze by adding more milk or powdered sugar until it has reached your desired consistency.
- Once satisfied with the glaze, drizzle it over the cooled apple turnovers.
Notes
- You can dice the apple pie filling into smaller chunks so that you can fit more filling in each turnover. Otherwise, you can only fit 2-3 apple pieces in each one (depending on size).
- When making the vanilla glaze, start with only 1½ tablespoons of milk so that you can easily adjust the consistency to your liking.
- A tasty optional glaze ingredient that you can add is a ¼ teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
- To store: Your turnovers can keep at room temperature for a couple of days. If you happen to still have leftovers, place your apple turnovers into an airtight container and keep them in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- To freeze: You can freeze filled, unbaked apple turnovers for up to one month. Let them thaw out overnight before baking.
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Originally published September 28, 2024
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