National Apple Turnover Day Date in the current year: July 5, 2026

Celebrate National Apple Turnover Day it by baking a batch of apple turnovers for your family and friends. Here is a recipe for you. These turnovers are made with frozen puff pastry, so you won't need to make the dough yourself. Just remember to thaw one pastry sheet beforehand.

Peel and core one large apple and cut it into 1/4-inch cubes. In a bowl, stir together the apple chunks, 3 tbs dried cranberries, 3 tbs heated apple jelly, 1 tbs cornstarch, and 1/8 tsp cinnamon.

On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pastry and cut it into six parts. You need squares that are roughly 4 inches. Divide the apple filling among the pastry squares, leaving a 1-inch border. Brush the border with lightly beaten egg. Cut two tablespoons of cold, unsalted butter into bits and dot the filling with them.

Fold each square into a triangle and crimp the edges with a fork. Cut a couple of slits in the top of each turnover. Lightly brush with egg and sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 400 °F until puffed and golden. Let them cool to warm, then enjoy your turnovers on National Apple Turnover Day!