Description
Delight in the sweet and buttery flavors of this Toffee Apple Turnover Puff Pie. Featuring tender caramelized apples enveloped in flaky, golden puff pastry, this classic dessert is perfect for cozy afternoons or festive gatherings. Easy to prepare and bake, the pie combines the rich taste of toffee with crisp, juicy apples for a crowd-pleasing treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Apple Filling
- 6 eating apples (about 800g), peeled, cored and quartered
- 25g butter
- 50g golden caster sugar
- Pinch of sea salt flakes
Puff Pastry
- 320g sheet ready-rolled puff pastry
- 1 egg yolk, beaten
- 1 tsp golden caster sugar (reserved)
Instructions
- Prepare the apples: Chop the peeled and quartered apples into small chunks. Heat butter in a pan over medium-high heat until sizzling. Add most of the golden caster sugar, reserving 1 teaspoon for later, and stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture becomes sticky.
- Caramelize the apples: Add the chopped apples to the pan and stir to coat them in the caramel mixture. Season with a small pinch of sea salt flakes. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples soften, caramelize, and any released juices evaporate. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely. The cooled mixture can be refrigerated for up to one day.
- Preheat the oven and prepare pastry: Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan) or gas mark 6, placing a baking tray in the middle shelf to warm. Lay the ready-rolled puff pastry on its baking parchment. Spoon the cooled apple filling over the right side of the pastry, leaving a 1-2 cm border around the edges.
- Seal the turnover: Brush the pastry border all around with some of the beaten egg yolk. Fold the left side of the pastry over the apple filling to enclose it. Crimp or pinch the edges firmly or use a fork to seal the turnover. Using the back of a knife, score six triangles on top of the pie, making a few small slits in the center of each for ventilation.
- Glaze and add sugar topping: Brush the entire surface of the pie with the remaining beaten egg yolk, then sprinkle the reserved 1 teaspoon of golden caster sugar evenly over the top.
- Bake the pie: Carefully transfer the pie, on its parchment, onto the heated baking tray in the oven. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the pastry has risen and turned a deep golden brown.
- Cool and serve: Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes. Cut into wedges along the pre-scored triangles and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use tart apple varieties like Granny Smith or Bramley for best balance against the sweet toffee flavor.
- The pie can be made a day ahead; store it covered in the fridge and reheat before serving.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of cinnamon or nutmeg to the apple mixture during cooking.
- Ensure the puff pastry is cold before baking to achieve maximum flakiness.
- Serve with cream, custard, or vanilla ice cream for a delicious dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Keywords: toffee apple pie, puff pastry dessert, caramelized apple turnover, easy apple dessert, British pudding
