Apple Phyllo Dough Recipe – Easy Flaky Apple Turnovers

Do you love Apple? And want a yummy recipe for your leftovers! I don’t need to go anywhere because today I will teach my famous recipe of phyllo dough apple turnovers. The interesting part is, there are some people who don’t know what phyllo dough apple turnovers are. This recipe is very simple to make and even similar to a pie. Today I will explain how I make the yummiest and flaky Apple by filling it for this dessert that my whole family loves the most. Let’s get into

What is Apple Phyllo Dough?

The best part is it’s similar to pie crust because it has an Apple pie feeling inside it. That’s full of flavor, rich, flaky, and buttery. If you talk about Apple’s filling, then how can we forget cinnamon? Cinnamon is the best combination that gives a phenomenal taste to apples. Whether you are making butterscotch pie, lotus cookie pie, Choco pie, or anything, you can use cinnamon as a necessary ingredient in your desserts for amazing flavor. This recipe has a crispy layer outside and a juicy flavor of apples inside that is known as phyllo dough apple turnovers.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe?

Ø  The phyllo dough is simple to make and takes no time.

Ø  The flaking and battery layer attracts everyone, and the beautiful layers have great taste.

Ø  The filling is so flavorful and easily available for all.

Ø  If you don’t like Apple or your children don’t love to eat fruit, then this apple pie is going to be game-changing for your kids.

Ø  The filling of the apple is totally natural and organic; you don’t need to add fancy colors or spices for extra flavor.

Ø  These pies can be stored in your freezer so you can serve them later in dinner and in front of your guests to impress them.

Ingredients of Apple Phyllo Dough Recipe

It requires no long list that you need to buy from the market; you can easily find it in your kitchen. No need to spend more money on groceries or spices. Let’s have a look at the list of ingredients of easy apple phyllo dough dessert:

·         6 sheets of Phyllo dough or filo dough (readymade)

·         1/2 cup of butter, unsalted and melted

·         3 medium-sized apples, diced into 1/2 inches pieces and peeled

·         1/3 cup of brown sugar (white sugar optional)

·         1/4 tablespoon of cinnamon

·         1/2 teaspoon salt

·         1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (ground)

·         1 teaspoon of fresh grated ginger

·         1 tablespoon lemon juice

·         1 tablespoon of vanilla essence

·         1 tablespoon cornstarch

·         1 tablespoon cold water

·         2 tablespoons of powdered sugar (optional for presentation)

Equipments of Apple Phyllo Dough Recipe

Manage the material first and then start making apple turnovers, so you don’t need to invest time to hands on seeking the equipment during the preparation. Let’s have a look:

·         A medium-sized pan for filling preparation

·         Wooden spoon or spatula for stirring

·         Clean a kitchen towel to cover the phyllo dough

·         A sharp knife to cut the apples into dice

·         A pastry brush to coat the phyllo dough with melted butter

·         Parchment paper or a baking sheet to bake the apple turnovers

·         1 spoon for adding seasonings to the filling

·         Tissue or towel to clean your hands (water too)

How to Make Apple Phyllo Dough Recipe: Instructions (Step-by-Step)

Now I am going to share my recipe with by step-by-step guide so you can follow it easily. Let’s character steps together:

Thaw the Phyllo Dough: It is the most important step before making anything using dough. You can check the instructions on the packet of the dough so you can get an idea about how to refrigerate it overnight or just for a couple of hours.

Prepare the Apples: Simply take your 3 medium-sized apples and wash them well. After washing, just peel the outer layer of all the apples and start cutting apples into beautiful, diced pieces for the pie filling.

Add Spices/Seasoning: Now it’s time to add lemon juice, ground cinnamon, fresh grated ginger, salt, butter, and ground nutmeg to the apples. Mix all the seasonings well so the spices can stick with the apples completely.

Cook the Apples: After adding all ingredients to the apples, cook them for 8-10 minutes on medium flame. You don’t need to add anything to this mixture; just let the apples cook well.

Add Cornstarch: Take a support bowl and add cold water, cornstarch, and mix them together to make a thin paste. This will work as stickiness when you combine the phyllo dough with apple pie.

Cook Again to Make Apples Thick: Now, add the cornstarch water into the apples and again cook them for 2 to 3 minutes to make it thick. Before layering, cut the dough sheet into equal strips.

Layer the Phyllo Dough: It’s time to assemble the apple pie filling into the dough. Take a single sheet of phyllo dough and place it into a tray, and add a sheet of parchment paper under it. I add melted butter with a pastry brush and take a scoop of apple pie filling that I recently made. I add it to the dough.

Complete the Folding: After adding the filling into the strip, I start wrapping it from the left corner to make a triangle shape and continue folding until the script ends. This way, you can make a triangular-shaped sheet. You can also add cornstarch paste with water at the end of the dough sheet, so the dough can’t open during stirring. Just continue the procedure until you make enough filling for your family and friends.

Bake the Apple Turnovers: Now, it’s the last step to bake Apple turnovers in the oven at 375°F for 17 to 20 minutes. After 18 minutes, it will turn into a beautiful golden brown color, and you’ll see a crispy outer layer. That looks really delicious. Be patient and wait for a couple of minutes to allow it to become chill.

How to Serve Apple Phyllo Dough Recipe

Before serving, you can add powdered sugar to cover the layer of phyllo dough to make it presentable. This way, you can easily impress your loved ones with your cooking skills. Enjoy this juicy and delicious snack!

Useful Tips

Use the refrigerator to thaw the filo dough.  To thaw it, placing it in the refrigerator overnight would be great.

Cover the phyllo.  When phyllo dough is exposed to air, it dries up rapidly.  As soon as you open the phyllo dough, cover it with a moist kitchen towel.  Don’t let it uncover.

If some of the phyllo dough tears, don’t worry.  The dough for phyllo is delicate and thin.  Although you should handle it carefully, it’s okay if it tears a little. Because we are layering it!

Apply butter all over it.  To avoid tearing, lightly brush the butter.

Final Words

Apple pie with phyllo dough crust​ is a great dessert that I usually make for my cravings. Not in my family members, even the kids in my home love to enjoy this delicious and yummy recipe. I have more than 3 years of experience making this apple pie and bringing smiles to my loved ones’ faces.

Whenever I don’t understand what recipes I should make for the upcoming quickest, I always try this recipe and every time it will be the heart of guests and impress them so much. Do give it a try, and after following the steps like I do, you won’t regret it. Happy cooking!

FAQs

Is it compulsory to add powdered sugar at the end?

No, it’s optional. If you are going to serve in front of guests, then you can do it for an interesting look.

Can we skip cinnamon?

The desert is incomplete without cinnamon, but if you don’t have I don’t like it so you can definitely skip it.

Can we fry phyllo dough?

I will not recommend frying the dough because this recipe has a delicious and juicy taste in baked. If you fry, the whole recipe will be ruined and feel like a tub of oil.