Sweet Spiced Pumpkin Turnovers
Everyone loves pumpkin anything, right? Well we sure do and I was all over these Sweet Spiced Pumpkin Turnovers when Ken made them for us recently. Actually we brought these to a welcome baby party and I believe they were very much enjoyed. The idea for these turnovers came from a trip to Mexico that we went on many years ago. They served them up at the buffet and were more like an empanada. Not at the dessert table but with the savory items even though they were sweet. What made them unusual to me was the instant hit of something different in the spices and I identified it as anise. A lovely flavor to go with the other earthy fall spices.
We always think of sweet to go with dessert but these were wonderful with spicy dishes too. Giving you the right ying and yang of flavors. So you can decide when and where you would like to have them. Amber’s boyfriend liked them just at the counter wolfing them down, LOL!!
Using flaky frozen puff pastry can’t be any easier to make these turnovers. The wonderful taste of pumpkin gets me excited for fall, therefore we enjoy it in so many ways. These simple turnovers are a great place to start!!
A quick egg wash on top and a sprinkling of sugar gives the turnovers a crispy topping and a lovely golden brown color. Don’t forget this little added step or the turnovers will be pale in comparison.
The Recipe

Sweet Spiced Pumpkin Turnovers
A delightful Sweet Spiced Pumpkin Turnover with the surprising wonderful addition of anise to excite your fall senses.
Ingredients
- 1 cup canned pure pumpkin
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 tsp. anise
- 1/4 tsp. cloves
- 1 pkg. frozen puff pastry, thawed
- Egg wash and sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- In a small bowl. Mix together the pumpkin filling and set aside.
- Roll out each half of the puff pastry into a 14" square and cut that into 9 equal squares. Divide the filling among the 18 squares, placing a dollop on one half of the dough. Fold over into a triangle and lightly dampen the edges and seal.
- Place the turnovers on 2 parchment lined baking sheet. Whisk the egg with about tsp. of water and paint the tops of the turnovers. Sprinkle on a large pinch of sugar. Bake for 12-16 min. or until golden brown.

Comments & Reviews
Jeanette says
Oh my gosh this looks so good! I’m practically drooling on my keyboard LOL. I absolutely cannot wait to try these.
Danielle says
I just got my first seasonal taste of pumpkin yesterday and I’m looking to keep the momentum going. This is a recipe I can definitely add to my arsenal of pumpkin treats.
Reesa Lewandowski says
These look so delicious. I love pumpkin everything and these are making me hungry just looking at them.
Lisa Favre says
I can’t believe we’re already mid September and I haven’t had anything pumpkin. Maybe I’ll start with these!
Amy Desrosiers says
These look so yummy! Puff pastry treats are my favorite type of sweet treat.
Liz Mays says
Oh these look delicious. I’m so excited to start making pumpkin recipes. These would be a lot of fun.
Sarah says
Another recipie, thank you, your saving me. I’ve got to try some new stuff!
Lisa Bristol says
Sweet Spiced Pumpkin Turnovers look so delicious and easy to make. I will have to try this recipe for dessert this week. I am sure it will be a big hit.
Ann Bacciaglia says
These look so delicious my family is going to love them. I am excited to give this recipe a try.
Brandy says
Those look so good! I bet these would taste delicious with a cup of coffee.
gingermommyrants says
These Sweet Spiced Pumpkin Turnovers look amazing. I will have to get the ingredients I need to make these for dessert this weekend. I am sure they will be a big hit.
Amanda West says
These sound good!! I’m pinning this, gonna make them this weekend. Thanks!
lisa says
I’m so ready for fall! These would be the perfect fall treat too!
Janis @MommyBlogExpert says
What a unique recipe. I love pumpkin pie and muffins, but now I have a new recipe to try that looks yummy: Pumpkin Turnovers
Mimi says
Oh my word, those look delicious! I’m looking forward to eating all things baked with pumpkin flavors. Turnovers are probably my favorite baked food!
Melissa says
These look so mouthwateringly DELISH!! And not too difficult to make- I guess we will be attempting this yummy recipe this weekend! Thanks so much for sharing.
Claudia Krusch says
These look so yummy! Puff pastry treats are my favorite! Can’t wait to try your recipe!
Jenn Gerlach says
These look amazing. My turn overs always fall apart 🙁
Stacie says
I love this time of year for all the pumpkin recipes. These looks so delicious. I will have to give them a try.
Marie Czarnecki says
I love those turnovers, they look so fluffy.
Tara Noland says
Thank you and then the treat is what is inside!!