Ingredients
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- 1 sheet of puff pastry (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup of fresh or frozen cherries (pitted and halved)
- 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- Optional: almond extract or lemon zest for added flavor
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the cherry filling: In a bowl, combine cherries, sugar, cornstarch, vanilla, and lemon zest or almond extract if using. Mix until cherries are well coated.
- Cut the puff pastry: Roll out your pastry sheet and cut into 4-6 squares, depending on desired size.
- Fill the turnovers: Spoon about 2 tablespoons of cherry filling onto each pastry square.
- Seal the edges: Fold each square into a triangle or rectangle, pressing the edges with a fork to seal.
- Egg wash: Brush the tops with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake: Place turnovers on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before serving and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a teaspoon of almond extract or lemon zest to the cherry filling.
- You can substitute fresh cherries with frozen cherries—adjust baking time accordingly.
- Ensure the pastry edges are well sealed to prevent filling leakage during baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 turnover (about 1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 200 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg