Fruit-Stuffed Puff Pastry Turnovers with Cinnamon Sugar
Golden puff pastry turnovers stuffed with a spiced mixed fruit filling and lightly dusted with cinnamon sugar for a flaky, sweet treat. This french-inspired desserts ready in about 42 minutes layers medium, peeled and diced apple, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 sheets, thawed frozen puff pastry sheets
- 1 1/2 cups, chopped mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries)
- 1 medium, peeled and diced apple
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1, beaten for egg wash egg
- 2 tbsp for dusting powdered sugar
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2: In a medium bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups chopped mixed berries, 1 medium peeled and diced apple, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Stir gently until fruit is evenly coated with the sugar and spices.
- Step 3: Unfold the 2 thawed puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface and cut each sheet into 4 equal squares, making 8 squares total.
- Step 4: Spoon about 3 tablespoons of the fruit filling onto the center of each puff pastry square, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
- Step 5: Brush the edges of each square with the beaten egg to help seal. Fold each square diagonally over the filling to form triangles and press edges firmly with a fork to seal completely.
- Step 6: Transfer the turnovers to the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with the remaining beaten egg and sprinkle lightly with cinnamon sugar (mix 1 tablespoon granulated sugar with 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon).
- Step 7: Bake for 18-22 minutes until the puff pastry is golden brown and puffed, and the filling is bubbly.
- Step 8: Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Dust turnovers with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar before serving warm or at room temperature.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Fruit-Stuffed Puff Pastry Turnovers with Cinnamon Sugar take to make?
Total time is about 42 minutes (20 min prep + 22 min cook). Most home bakers find this fits a weekend afternoon; chill or store as the recipe directs before serving.
How do I store leftover Fruit-Stuffed Puff Pastry Turnovers with Cinnamon Sugar?
Cool fully before storing. Most baked desserts keep at room temperature in an airtight container for 2–3 days, or in the fridge for up to 5 days. Cream- or custard-based desserts must go in the fridge within 2 hours; reheat gently or serve cold per the recipe.
Can I substitute ingredients in Fruit-Stuffed Puff Pastry Turnovers with Cinnamon Sugar?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Fruit-Stuffed Puff Pastry Turnovers with Cinnamon Sugar for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 8 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 8). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Fruit-Stuffed Puff Pastry Turnovers with Cinnamon Sugar?
French desserts like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
