Ingredients
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- For the cherry filling:
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cherries (pitted and chopped)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice
- For the pastry:
- 1 package of store-bought puff pastry or homemade pastry dough
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine cherries, sugar, cornstarch, vanilla, and lemon juice.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens (about 5-7 minutes).
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface.
- Cut the pastry into squares (about 4×4 inches).
- Spoon a generous amount of cherry filling into the center of each square.
- Fold the pastry over to create a triangle or rectangle and seal the edges with a fork or by pinching.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Place the prepared turnovers on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- Store leftover turnovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Reheat in a toaster oven or oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes to keep crispy.
- For longer storage, freeze and reheat directly from the freezer for a quick dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 turnover
- Calories: 200 Kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
