Before we get to the Easy Apple Turnovers recipe, I wanted to share a little funny conversation that I had with my 11-year-old.
My boys have never been great at spelling. It’s a subject that we’ve had to work on since day one. I don’t know if it’s genes, and it wouldn’t be me they get it from (ahem!), or it’s a ‘boy thing’. They both excel in math and science, but forget language! I go over spelling words with them starting on Saturday for the next week’s test which is always on Friday. We’ll talk about my being a mean Mommie for making them study on the weekend in another post, k? Then, we really beef up the studying the day of, studying at breakfast and on the ride to school. As I was asking sweet Lincoln his spelling words on the ride to school one Friday, he was spelling and getting them correct, mostly, then he says in his kind, sweet voice, “Mommie, you know they have this thing on computers now that will correct a word if you spell it wrong?”
I couldn’t help but laugh. He didn’t say it in a mean or sarcastic way. He’s not that child…yet.
I love the sweet, simple minds of children. They’re honest without being mean-spirited.
Do you know what else I love? I love simple desserts that don’t require 25 ingredients and 15 steps to make! I like simple, quick desserts. That’s why I love these Easy Apple Turnovers!
For the dough of my Easy Apple Turnovers, I used this Never Fail Pie Crust that is made in the food processor. You may be saying, “A pie crust from scratch is not easy.” It is. I promise. Click over and read it. I’ll wait right here then we’ll get started…
Or, if you prefer, just grab refrigerated pie crust at the store. Get the kind that comes two to a pack and are rolled, not the crust that is already formed in a pan.
Easy Apple Turnovers
Ingredients
- 2 c apples I like gala or granny smith, about 2 apples, diced
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1/4 c brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- *optional - 8 1x3 inch slice cheddar cheeseGlaze:
- 1 c powdered sugar
- 2-3 T apple cider or apple juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place parchment paper or foil on a cookie sheet. Spray with non-stick spray.
- Roll crust on to 1/8 inch thick. Cut into 4 inch rounds. On one half of round, add 2 T apple mixture and one slice cheese if desired. Fold over and crimp with a fork to seal.
- Place on cookie sheet and bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool before adding glaze.
- Whisk sugar and apple juice/cider until smooth, drizzle over warm pies.
Notes
Easy Rainbow Cake
I make a shortcut version of this popular cake.
Easy Strawberry Cake
No one has to know your short-cut trick!
Cindy @ Hun... What's for Dinner? says
Apple turnovers are a family favourite. I’d love for you to come share at Simple Supper Tuesday.
hunwhatsfordinner.com /2014/03/simple-supper-tuesday-55
Shauna says
Aren’t boys so much fun! And I totally understand practicing spelling words ALL WEEK! Did that with my daughter for a couple of years straight! Loved this recipe too and Pined while I was here 🙂 Thanks for linking up to The Weekend re-Treat!
Shauna @ The Best Blog Recipes
Paula says
I feel like I’m in school again! There are so many things nobody tells you before you have kids! 🙂
Becca from ItsYummi.com says
Paula, I am so in love with EVERY LITTLE THING about this recipe! It’s a must bake for SURE!
Paula says
Thanks so much, Becca! I kept up with your eating your way through NOLA, I was so jealous!!! Beignets = yum!
Heather says
Hey Paula! I love all of these easy recipes! Turnovers are sooo good!
Paula says
Thank you, I like easy recipes, if you have kids who has time for crazy long time-consuming recipes?
Felecia Cofield says
Hi Paula! The pies look delicious! I love a good apple turnover! Got to get some more apples so I can make these! Thanks for sharing! Blessings from Bama!
Paula says
Thanks so much, Felecia. I love a turnover or fried pie, don’t you? Thanks for stopping by !
Gloria // Simply Gloria says
That is absolutely hilarious, Paula! My 16 yr old actually said that to me about the auto correction on his phone a year ago. Because I make my boys text me the words correctly…not by shorthand!
I love how easy these turnovers are…they look so divine! (=
Debbie Caraballo says
Love your spelling story….I have 2 girls, and when they were that age, (many moons ago) they did well in spelling and english, and terrible in math and science! Go figure!
Great recipe and I have a question….are you using a pack of ready made pie crusts here? I didn’t see it anywhere, just making sure!
Thanks, Deb
Paula says
Hey, Deb, I actually used the Never Fail Pie Crust, the link is in the post in this recipe. But, I’ve made them many times with the bought pie crust. I actually have just become successful making pie crust after I got a food processor. I never had good luck with them before.
Joan - My Cookie Clinic says
Hi Paula, These turnovers look delicious…would have loved one with my morning coffee. I enjoyed the story about Lincoln’s spell check remark…sounds like an Alec Baldwin commercial. Have a great day!
Paula says
Thank you, Joan. They’re funny boys!
tanya says
Haha, spell check is wonderful thing except when you insert the wrong word or the context is all wrong. They’ll figure that out one day! Very cute though. These turnovers are wonderful Paula. And couldn’t be simpler, even if I have to make a crust!
Paula says
You’re right, it’s bad when the word is so wrong spell check can’t find a match! I’ve done it before 🙂
Cindy Eikenberg says
I love anything apple and having a turnover with a yummy glaze is such a great idea! Plus it’s easy, even better! 🙂 I love hearing the stories about your boys, though it really makes me miss the days when mine were young. Thanks for sharing your recipe and YOU! 🙂 Pinning and have a happy day!
Paula says
Some times I wonder if I share too much, Cindy! They grow up too fast! Thanks for visiting and sharing!