Gluten Free Cinnamon Apple Turnovers

Gluten Free Cinnamon Apple Turnovers Recipe

Until the other day, I can’t tell you how long it had been since I have had an apple turnover. But I can tell you how long I have been obsessing over how to make an easy gluten free cinnamon apple turnovers recipe. Exactly one and a half weeks.

I was watching an interview with a Southern chef and as soon as I heard the words, “Any Southern housewife worth her salt can make an apple turnover with a tube of refrigerated biscuit dough,” the obsession began.

Home cooks have been using convenience baking products to make all sorts of easy baked goods for ages. This got me thinking – what gluten free convenience product could I employ to create a gluten free apple turnover?

A quick scan of my pantry provided the perfect answer – Chebe Cinnamon Roll Mix! I realize that seems a little unconventional but isn’t the hallmark of the creative home cook being able to take one product and transform it into something completely different? And trust me, using that cinnamon flavored dough for apple turnovers is kinda genius, if I do say so myself.

These apple turnovers were so simple and so tasty, they have become a favorite in my home; I have made them twice in as many days! They are quick to make, too. It takes just over half an hour to go from apple turnover craving to satisfaction!

If it has been too long since you had an apple turnover – try these. You won’t be sorry!

Gluten Free Cinnamon Apple Turnover Recipe

5 from 2 votes
Gluten Free Cinnamon Apple Turnovers
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Gluten Free Cinnamon Apple Turnovers Recipe

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 300kcal
Author: Gluten Free & More

Ingredients

  • 2 medium apples , peeled, cored and diced
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons corn or tapioca starch
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 whole lemon
  • 1 box Chebe Cinnamon Roll mix
  • 3 large eggs - use divided
  • 3 tablespoons grapeseed or vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon milk or dairy free milk – use divided
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Combine the apples, sugar, corn or tapioca starch, cinnamon, vanilla and salt in a small saucepan. Finely grate the zest of the lemon into the mixture, then squeeze in the juice. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring. Reduce heat, simmer, uncovered, until the apples are tender and most of the liquid has evaporated, 5 – 10 minutes. Stir occasionally. Let cool slightly.
  • While the apples are cooking, make the crust by combining the Chebe Cinnamon Roll Mix, 2 large eggs, the oil and 2 tablespoons milk in a mixing bowl. Stir with a fork to combine. The mixture will be clumpy. Turn the mixture out onto a clean work surface and knead until the dough is smooth, 1 – 2 minutes. Lay a piece of parchment paper on the counter, place the dough on top and place another piece of parchment on top. Roll the dough into a 12 ½ inch square. Take off the top piece of parchment and place on a baking sheet. Trim the edges of the dough so that you have a 12 inch square (I use a ruler to make my edges straight). Cut the square into 4 equal squares, 6 by 6 inches.
  • Mix the remaining egg with a tablespoon of water. Brush some egg mixture around the edge of one square of dough. Place one quarter of the apple filling on half the dough in an even layer about ½ inch from the edge. Fold over the dough creating a triangle. Press the edges of the dough together firmly and crimp with the tines of a fork. Place on the baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough and filling. Brush the tops of the turnovers with some more of the egg mixture, let dry for 30 seconds, and then brush again. With a sharp knife, cut 3 small slits in the top of each turnover. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown and the edges are crispy. Let cool on the pan.
  • Combine the powdered sugar with 1 teaspoon milk and stir until smooth. Drizzle over the turnovers and serve warm.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Gluten Free Cinnamon Apple Turnovers Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 300 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Cholesterol 123mg41%
Sodium 127mg5%
Potassium 191mg5%
Carbohydrates 41g14%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 35g39%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 257IU5%
Vitamin C 19mg23%
Calcium 41mg4%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

Disclaimer: All nutrition facts on Gluten Free & More are meant only as a guide and may differ depending on product brands used or ingredient substitutions. Some errors may occur, so you are encouraged to confirm the recipe’s ingredient and nutrition suitability for your own diet.
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  2. June 18, 2012

    You are so creative, Carol! I know that many will flip over these turnovers. ;-)

    xo,
    Shirley

    1. Gluten Free & More
      June 18, 2012

      Thanks Shirley!
      xo,
      c

  3. Anna
    June 18, 2012

    You mentioned a “box” of chebe cinnamon roll mix, but mine is in a bag. Can you tell me the size of the box of mix that you used? LOVE chebe!!!!! :D This sounds fantastic!

    1. Gluten Free & More
      June 20, 2012

      Hi Anna, it is 7.5 ounces. Must have changed the packaging.

  4. June 18, 2012

    Eleanor here from Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bakery! Your apple turnovers look delicious! Thanks for posting the recipe:)

    1. Gluten Free & More
      June 20, 2012

      Thank you Eleanor! Enjoy.

  5. June 18, 2012

    Terrific idea to use what’s on hand, and the spice is a real bonus, yummo!

    1. Gluten Free & More
      June 20, 2012

      Thanks – and yep, pretty yummo indeed!

  6. June 18, 2012

    What a great idea….I think it has been 20 years since I had an Apple Turnover! My adult (children) would go crazy over these – thanks! Ina

    1. Gluten Free & More
      June 20, 2012

      Thank YOU Ina, enjoy!

  7. June 18, 2012

    Sounds yummy and I would love to make them because I looooove apple turnovers. What could I use instead of egg to brush on the outside? I am allergic to eggs. When I need to add eggs to a mix I use ground flax seed and warm water but I don’t know what to use when you need to brush with an egg. Thanks!!

    1. Gluten Free & More
      June 20, 2012

      Just brush with some water to seal the edges and leave off the egg wash, it just won’t be as brown but it will still taste delicious!

  8. AnnMarie Deis
    June 22, 2012

    WOOHOO!!!!! I saw this and IMMEDIATELY went to Amazon to order a bunch of boxes. I see LOTS of apple turnovers in our future!!! Thanks for such a beautiful, and simple!, recipe. xoxo

  9. Veronique Cagle
    November 9, 2016

    These is genius :) What a wonderful idea. I have gluten free pie crust mix in my pantry and was wondering that would work to make a turnover, but my concern was that the dough would be too hard to work with. If I recall correctly chebe is not too sticky is it? Making it easier to work with? Thanks I’m going to try this.

    1. Gluten Free & More
      November 11, 2016

      Veronique,
      Yes it is. What I would suggest is rolling it out between two sheets of wax paper, it will make it easier to roll and work with. If it’s too sticky you can sprinkle a little gluten free flour on the bottom and top.
      xo,
      Carol

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