Cherry Turnovers
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5
Cherry Turnovers
Description
This recipe produces Cherry Turnovers by filling puff pastry squares with a cooked cherry mixture. The filling combines pitted cherries and sugar, which are slightly mashed and thickened on the stovetop with cornstarch. Cinnamon is added for a warm spice note. The cherry filling is spooned onto thawed puff pastry cut into eight squares, which are then folded diagonally to create turnovers.
Before baking in a 375-degree oven, the turnovers are coated with an egg yolk and water glaze to create a shiny surface and sprinkled with coarse sanding sugar to add texture and sweetness. Baking for about 30 to 35 minutes yields a golden crust that is flaky on the outside and tender within. The filling remains juicy but not runny, providing a pleasant contrast to the pastry's crisp layers.
These turnovers make an appealing dessert or snack and can be served warm or at room temperature. Their handheld format makes them convenient for casual occasions and easy sharing.
Ingredients
- 1 heet puff pastry , thawed
- 2 cups Cherry pitted
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Glaze
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/4 cup sanding sugar coarse
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Combine the cherries and sugar in a saucepan and mash slightly, then stir in cornstarch.
- Cook the cherries over medium heat for 2 minutes or until thickened.
- Remove the cherries from the heat and stir in the cinnamon.
- Roll out the pastry dough and cut into 8 even squares.
- Evenly distribute the cherry mixture in the center of each of the 8 pastry squares, then fold one corner of each square of dough over to the opposite corner.
- Place the turnovers on a greased baking sheet.
- Beat the egg yolk with water in a small cup.
- Brush onto the top of the puff pastry and sprinkle with coarse sanding sugar.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8turnovers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 292 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 292kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 77mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 95mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 22IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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