![]() It’s important to use a large skillet with a large surface area instead of a pot or saucepan, because the larger surface area speeds up the moisture evaporation. It’s better to err on the firm side with the apple pieces, as they will soften even further during baking. You want the apples softened but they should still have some texture to them. You just need to combine unsalted butter, diced apples (the apple pieces should be about ½-inch (1-1.5cm) in size), light brown sugar, cinnamon, a pinch of salt and lemon juice in a large skillet, and cook them over medium-high heat with frequent stirring for about 5-6 minutes, or until the apples are softened and the juices have thickened into a thick, syrupy consistency. The apple pie filling is super easy and quick to make. How do you make gluten free apple turnovers? The apple pie filling And if you want to make apple turnovers that are 100% actual turnovers, you can follow the recipe below but just cut out larger rectangles and then fold them over and seal the resulting pastries along the three open edges. Regardless of what you call them, they’re incredibly delicious. In writing this, I’ve just realised that I’ve actually made a cross between a turnover (because it uses puff pastry) and a hand pie (because it’s not actually folded over the filling)… but let’s call it a turnover and just roll with it. However, you can also make rectangular turnovers. They’re often made by cutting the rolled-out pastry into squares, placing a dollop of filling in the centre, and folding the pastry square over the filling along the diagonal to form a triangle. What’s an apple turnover?Īpple turnovers are pastries made with an apple filling that’s encased in a pastry dough – typically puff pastry. Note: the whole recipe, including the ingredient quantities, can be found at the bottom of this page – just scroll down to the bottom, or click the ‘Jump to Recipe’ button at the top of this post. So, be generous with the filling – but not too generous.īefore we get to the bits and bobs of making these amazing apple turnovers – if you like what you’re seeing, subscribe to my newsletter to keep up to date on the latest recipes and tips! ![]() Because let me tell you, being a bit too generous with the filling results in a big mess when you go to assemble the apple turnovers and try to fit the top pastry rectangle over the mountain of filling in the centre. That said, while I used A LOT of filling, I made sure not to use too much. It definitely produces the most delicious results. I’ve also borderline overstuffed the turnovers with the apple pie filing because while I love the pastry, I’m also a big believer in a high apple filling-to-pastry ratio. And even though it’s gluten free, it handles really well so you don’t have to worry about it cracking or tearing as you roll it out and then assemble the apple turnovers. It’s basically everything you want in a really good puff pastry: flaky, buttery, tender and it puffs up beautifully in the oven. We want apple pieces that are pleasantly soft but still have some texture to them.Īnd then, of course, there’s the gluten free (rough) puff pastry. Because mushy apple pie filling is just… not good. And that’s a really important distinction to make, in my opinion. The apple pie filling is super juicy and aromatic thanks to an (over)abundance of cinnamon, and the apples are deliciously soft but *without* being mushy. Last week, we talked about the best and the easiest gluten free puff pastry you’ll ever make (seriously, it’s ridiculously easy to prepare and it’s just pure buttery, flaky, shattery perfection) and this week, we’ll be using it in one of my all-time favourite apple desserts: gluten free apple turnovers. They’re also really easy to make and they’re just the perfect fall dessert. These gluten free apple turnovers combine my 100% reliable, perfectly flaky homemade gluten free puff pastry with a juicy, spiced apple pie filling – and they’re absolutely incredible.
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