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Smoked Apple Turnovers: The Sweetest Way to Flex on Dessert

Sometimes you want dessert without the fuss, and Big Poppa’s Apple Turnovers deliver just that. We're talkin’ buttery, flaky biscuit dough stuffed with warm, gooey apple filling, kissed with cinnamon-sugar, and finished off in the smoker or oven until golden brown. Oh, and we’re not stopping there. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a generous drizzle of caramel and you’ve just hit dessert jackpot.

Whether you’re hosting a backyard BBQ or just need a quick fix for your sweet tooth, these turnovers are ridiculously easy to make and guaranteed to impress. You don’t need a culinary degree, just a tube of biscuit dough and a rebellious BBQ spirit.

Fire up that smoker, and let’s turn biscuits into bliss.

Big Poppa’s Apple Turnovers

Big Poppa’s Apple Turnovers

Big Poppa

Servings

8

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Cuisine

American

Category

Dessert

These Big Poppa's Apple Turnovers are a sweet and smoky dessert you can whip up in no time. Made with biscuit dough and canned apple filling, this simple treat gets an irresistible upgrade when baked in a smoker or oven and topped with vanilla ice cream and caramel drizzle.


Ingredients

  • 1 tube of biscuit dough (8-count)

  • All-purpose flour (for dusting)

  • 1 egg white (beaten)

  • 1 can of apple pie filling

  • Cinnamon (for sprinkling)

  • Sugar (for sprinkling)

  • Vanilla ice cream (optional)

  • Caramel sauce (optional)

Directions

  1. Lightly flour your work surface. Roll out each biscuit into a flat circle using a rolling pin or your hands.

  2. Add a spoonful of apple filling into the center of each dough circle.

  3. Brush the edges of the dough with beaten egg white.

  4. Fold the dough over to form a half-moon shape and pinch the edges to seal tightly.

  5. Place the turnovers on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

  6. Brush the tops with egg white and sprinkle generously with cinnamon and sugar.

  7. Preheat your smoker or oven to 350°F.

  8. Bake the turnovers for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

  9. Let them cool slightly before serving.

  10. Top with vanilla ice cream and drizzle with caramel sauce for the ultimate finish.

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