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A vegan apple turnover with a dollop of whipped cream on top on a white plate with a gold fork on it and a red apple next to the plate

How to Make Vegan Apple Turnovers

We use phyllo dough to make our flaky, warm and delicious homemade apple turnovers. They're easy and fun to make! 
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Vegan
Prep Time: 18 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 8 minutes
Servings: 8 Turnovers
Calories: 237kcal
Author: Linda & Alex

Ingredients

  • 5 large Honey Crisp or Granny Smith apples peeled, cored and finely chopped
  • ¼ cup plus 3 tablespoon water divided
  • 6 tablespoon vegan butter divided
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch
  • 1 package of frozen phyllo dough sheets thawed according to the instructions on the box

Instructions

For the Apples

  • In a medium sauce pan on medium heat, add the apples, ¼ cup water, 3 tablespoon butter, cinnamon, and vanilla and stir to combine. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for approximate 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • While the apples are cooking, whisk the cornstarch and 3 tablespoon water together in a small bowl until smooth and creamy. Stir into the apples until fully incorporated. Cook the apples for five more minutes, or until they’re tender. Remove from the heat.

To Construct the Turnovers

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C)
  • Take the pastry sheets out of the box and lay flat. Place a clean damp cloth over the sheets to prevent them from drying out.
  • In a small dish, melt the remaining 3 tablespoon of butter and have a small dish of water and a pastry brush next to your work area
  • On a piece of parchment paper, peel two pieces of dough from the stack and lay them flat.
  • Fold them in half vertically.
  • Fold the vertical piece in half so it looks like a square.
  • Fill the center of the square with a half cup of apple filling. You an add more if you want them to be really full, but remember that you will only be able to make approximately 4 turnovers.
  • Brush a very thin layer of water on the edges of the dough so they stick together.
  • Fold one corner of the dough over the apple filling to form a triangle.
  • Brush a thin layer of the melted butter over the top. Repeat with the remaining apple filling.
  • Bake for approximately 30 minutes, or until they are puffy and golden brown. Let them cool for 10 minutes before eating.

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Notes

Store in the refrigerator for up to five days or in the freezer in a freezer safe container, separated by sheets of parchment, for up to one month. Reheat to crisp them up in a 375°F oven for approximately 10 minutes. The Nutrition Facts are an estimate only.

Nutrition

Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 240mg | Potassium: 147mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 460IU | Vitamin C: 5.2mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1.4mg
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