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Flaky apple turnovers with warm apple filling from the air fryer

Apple Turnovers in the Airfryer

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Crispy, triangular puff pastry pastries with a sweet, spiced apple filling — baked golden in the airfryer in ten minutes. A classic dessert reminiscent of American apple turnovers that pairs perfectly with coffee or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Servings 4 servings
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Equipment

  • 1 Air fryer
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Knife
  • 1 Lille gryde
  • 1 Small bowl
  • 1 Bagepapir (til airfryer)
  • 1 Brush
  • 1 Fork

Ingredients

  • 4 pcs puff pastry sheets Thawed
  • 2 pcs apples E.g. Cox Orange or Pink Lady
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla sugar
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 pcs egg For brushing
  • 2 tbsp white sugar For sprinkling
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Instructions

Preparing the apple filling

  • Thaw 4 pcs puff pastry sheets according to the package instructions, so they are flexible but still cold.
    Butterdejsplader optøs klar til æbleturnovers i min airfryer
  • Peel and core 2 pcs apples and cut them into small dice of about 5 mm.
    Æbler skrælles og skæres i små tern til æbleturnovers i min airfryer
  • Melt 1 tbsp butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the apple dice, 3 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon, 0.5 tsp vanilla sugar and 1 tsp lemon juice. Let it simmer for 4-5 minutes while stirring, until the apples are tender and the filling is thick and syrupy. Take the pan off the heat and let the filling cool completely.
    Æblefyld simrer med brun farin kanel vanilje og citron til æbleturnovers i min airfryer

Shaping and folding the turnovers

  • Place the puff pastry sheets on a cutting board and cut each sheet diagonally into two triangles, so you have eight triangles in total.
    Butterdejsplader skæres diagonalt til trekanter til æbleturnovers i min airfryer
  • Place about 1 tbsp of cooled apple filling on one half of each triangle and leave about 1 cm of edge free. Fold the pastry over the filling into a smaller triangle and seal the edges by pressing them together with a fork.
    Æblefyld lægges i butterdej og turnovers lukkes med gaffel til æbleturnovers i min airfryer
  • Whisk 1 pcs egg lightly in a small bowl and brush the turnovers all around with the egg brush. Then sprinkle 2 tbsp white sugar evenly over the top.
    Æbleturnovers pensles med æg og drysses med sukker før bagning i min airfryer

Cooking in the airfryer

  • Preheat the airfryer to 180 °C convection.
    Airfryer forvarmes til 180 grader klar til æbleturnovers i min airfryer
  • Place parchment paper in the airfryer basket and arrange the turnovers with plenty of space between them, so the air can circulate freely. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until the turnovers are golden and crispy. Keep an eye on them in the last minutes, as the color can change quickly.
    Æbleturnovers bages gyldne og sprøde i min airfryer

Serving

  • Let the turnovers rest for 5 minutes on a wire rack, so the bottom keeps its crispness. Serve warm as dessert, ideally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of lightly whipped cream.
    Æbleturnovers hviler på rist og serveres lune efter bagning i min airfryer

Notes

Tips for the perfect result:
Make sure the apple filling is completely cooled before folding the turnovers — warm filling softens the puff pastry and makes it hard to seal the edges. Press the edges firmly together with a fork so the filling doesn't run out during baking.
Variation:
Replace the apples with pears, plums or a mix of fresh berries. Feel free to add chopped walnuts or almonds to the filling for extra crunch, or a bit of grated lemon zest for freshness.
Serving suggestion:
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, lightly whipped cream or a good spoonful of vanilla custard. A cup of hot coffee on the side brings it all together.
Portion size:
If your airfryer is small, you can bake the turnovers in two batches — always make sure they have space, so the hot air can circulate around each one.

Nutrition

Calories: 470kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 7gFat: 25gSaturated fat: 12gPolyunsaturated fat: 2gMonounsaturated fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 3gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 2mgNet carbohydrates: 52g
Author: Morten Jensen
Calories: 470kcal
Cost: 8
Ret: Dessert
Køkken: Amerikansk, Danish
Diet:
Søgeord: airfryer puff pastry, apple pastries in the airfryer, apple turnovers in the airfryer, crispy turnovers, dessert in the airfryer
Holdbarhed: Store covered in the fridge for up to 2 days. Best freshly baked.
Genopvarmning: Reheat in the airfryer at 160 °C for 3-4 minutes, until the turnovers are crispy again.
Frysning: Can be frozen fully baked for up to 2 months. Reheat directly from frozen in the airfryer at 160 °C for 6-8 minutes.
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