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    Gluten Free Apple Turnovers

    Updated: Aug 31, 2020 · Published: Nov 18, 2013 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Growing up, I loved those Pillsbury apple turnovers, and it was always a special treat to eat them. I even had them in lieu of a birthday cake one year. Since going gluten free, there have been only a few glutinous things that I've truly missed enjoying. Apple turnovers are at the top of the list, so I had to learn how to make some for myself.

    Here's my recipe for gluten-free apple turnovers, which is a perfect dessert for the Gluten Free Chicken Fried Rice that I shared last month.  These Gluten Free Apple Turnovers are still more crumbly than regular turnovers, and the crust is a little thicker, since gluten-free pie crust is naturally dryer than regular crust. But the important thing is that they taste amazing, and they're husband-approved!

    These turnovers can easily be reheated in the microwave, which makes them a great gluten free breakfast option. Just cover them and store the glaze in the refrigerator.

    Recipe

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    Gluten Free Apple Turnovers

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    Enjoy this pastry filled with sweet apples! These Apple Turnovers are so addcitive!
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    Prep Time 40 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr
    Course Dessert, Desserts
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 927 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    Crust:

    • 1 ¾ cups rice flour
    • ½ cup millet flour
    • ¼ cup arrowroot
    • ¼ cup tapioca starch
    • 1 tsp xanthan gum
    • ½ cup butter cut into cubes
    • ¼ cup shortening
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 2 tbsp sugar
    • 8-10 tbsp ice water

    Filling:

    • 2 granny smith apples peeled and diced
    • 2 tsp lemon juice
    • ¼ cup brown sugar
    • 1 tsp cinnamon

    Glaze:

    • 1 cup powdered sugar
    • 1-2 tablespoons water

    Instructions
     

    • Prepare the crust first, combining the flours, salt, sugar, and xanthan gum.
    • Cut in the butter and shortening until the mixture is sand-like.
    • Add in the water 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough clumps together.
    • Roll the dough into a ball and refrigerate for 45 minutes to an hour.
    • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
    • While the dough is chilling, peel and cut up the apples.
    • Add lemon juice and brown sugar to apples.
    • Cover a cookie sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray.
    • Once dough is chilled, roll it out to about 1 cm thickness on a well-floured surface (remember to use gluten free flour).
    • Cut out circles of dough (I used a 4 inch wide plastic lid)
    • As you work with the dough & keep your rolling board & pin well-floured, you may need to add a little cold water to the dough to keep it from getting crumbly.
    • Spoon 1-2 tablespoons of the apple mixture onto one half of each dough circle.
    • Fold over the dough and press closed with your fingers or a fork.
    • Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until dough is golden brown.
    • Let the turnovers cool for a few minutes while you mix up the glaze.
    • Drizzle glaze over the turnovers, and dig in!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 927kcalCarbohydrates: 144gProtein: 6gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 879mgPotassium: 214mgFiber: 6gSugar: 59gVitamin A: 1064IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Nancy

      October 26, 2014 at 8:28 pm

      Wondering if you've tried making your turnovers with pillsbury s ready made gf pie/pastry dough. Thinking of trying it ....

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