Definition

Noun: A baked pastry consisting of a square or rectangular piece of dough folded over a filling of cooked, spiced apples, creating a sealed pocket. It is a type of turnover.

Usage

The term "apple turnover" refers specifically to this food item. It is commonly used in culinary contexts, menus, and everyday conversation when discussing pastries or desserts. - For dessert, she ordered an apple turnover with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. - The bakery is famous for its flaky, homemade apple turnovers.

Advanced Usage

• As a countable noun: It is almost always used as a countable noun (e.g., one apple turnover, two apple turnovers).
• Descriptive use: Can be modified by adjectives describing its quality, such as "warm," "flaky," "homemade," or "spiced."

Variants and Related Words

• Turnover (noun): The general category of pastries made by folding dough over a filling. "Apple turnover" is a specific type of turnover. Other types include cherry turnovers or savory meat turnovers.
• Pastry (noun): A broader term for baked products made from dough, which includes turnovers, pies, and tarts.

Synonyms

• Apple pastry: A less common but descriptive synonym.
• Filled apple pastry: A descriptive phrase for the item.

Related Phrases/Idioms

There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs specifically using "apple turnover." It is a straightforward compound noun referring to a food item.

Noun

1. turnover with an apple filling