Handheld Apple Turnover

The handheld apple turnover is a portable, flaky pastry filled with spiced apples, typically made with puff pastry or pie crust and often dusted with sugar. It's a popular dessert or snack found in bakeries and cafes across North America and Europe, with roots in European strudel and turnover traditions.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This treat is high in carbohydrates and fat due to the pastry and sugar, with minimal protein. A standard turnover provides around 250-350 calories, along with some fiber and vitamin C from the apple filling.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	320 kcal
Protein	4 g
Carbs	42 g
Fat	16 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	18 g
Sodium	240 mg
Potassium	120 mg
Iron	1.8 mg
Calcium	30 mg
Vitamin C	3 mg
Vitamin A	150 IU
Thiamin (B1)	0.2 mg
Folate	45 mcg
Phosphorus	60 mg

Per 1 turnover (103 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a beloved example of how simple, portable desserts can become comfort foods, often enjoyed warm during autumn apple harvest seasons. Nutritionally, the apple filling offers some natural sweetness and nutrients, but the overall dish is primarily an indulgent treat.