APPLE AND JAM TURNOVERS, perfect for breakfast or snack, flaky cookies that melt in your mouth, filled in a simple and delicious way.
I confess: I prepared apple and jam turnovers for a dinner with friends and… they disappeared in a flash! They remind me of old-fashioned homemade sweets, the ones you used to find already made on the table, with the aroma of jam and apples filling the kitchen. They are crispy outside, soft inside, and make you look great without spending hours in the kitchen.
If you’re looking for a quick, homemade treat that wins everyone over, apple and jam turnovers are the right choice. A simple recipe, with few ingredients and a delicious heart that smells like home. Prepare them for a special snack or take them to a dinner with friends: they’ll be a hit!
Join me in the kitchen today, we have apple and jam turnovers.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very economical
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 12Pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven, Air fryer
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Fall, Winter and Spring
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups flour (the one you usually use)
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- apricot jam
- apples
Steps
Prepare the shortcrust pastry: pour the flour into a bowl, add the sugar, baking powder, a pinch of salt, stir, then add the egg and butter.
Knead quickly, dust the work surface and roll the dough to a height of 1/8 inch and cut it with a 2 3/4 inch cutter or a glass.
Cut one or two apples into pieces, fill the discs with jam and then the apples, close halfway and seal the edges.
Place the turnovers on the baking sheet and bake at 356°F for 10-15 minutes, until golden.
Remove from oven and dust with powdered sugar.
Bon appétit
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APPLE AND JAM TURNOVERS crisp cookies
Why you’ll love apple and jam turnovers
These cookies filled with apples and jam are a wholesome alternative to classic shortbread cookies. Perfect for:
a delicious breakfast with milk or coffee;
children’s snack;
a quick dessert after dinner, perhaps accompanied by a small glass of sweet wine;
preparations to take to school, work, or as a treat for a buffet.
The best part? You can customize them: with apricot, pear, or cherry jam, they become different every time.
Smart tips for perfect results
Filling: choose a homemade apple jam or a jam that’s not too liquid, so the turnovers do not open during baking.
Flaky dough: using lard or butter gives a more authentic taste, but you can opt for oil if you want something lighter.
Baking: traditional oven for the most classic version, but if you’re short on time, you can also try an air fryer.
Decoration: powdered sugar, or a brush of honey with chopped hazelnuts or almonds.
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FAQ APPLE AND JAM TURNOVERS crisp cookies
Can apple and jam sweet turnovers be prepared in advance?
Yes, you can prepare them the night before, store them in a tin box and they will remain flaky for days.
Can I freeze them?
Of course! Freeze them already cooked and warm them up for a few minutes in the oven before serving.
Which jam works best?
With apples and cinnamon, they are irresistible, but also with apricot or fig jam.
Can they be made gluten-free?
Absolutely: just use a gluten-free flour suitable for cookies or pastries.
Are they typical Sicilian sweets?
The version with apples and jam is very common in Southern Italy, and in Sicily, you often find similar cookies in traditional bakeries.
