Gluten Free Apple Turnovers

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.

Gluten Free Apple Turnovers

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Enjoy this pastry filled with sweet apples! These Apple Turnovers are so addcitive!

4.5 from 2 votes

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Prep Time 40 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Total Time 1 hr

Course Dessert, Desserts

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Calories 927 kcal

Ingredients

 

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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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