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Stack of handmade cherry turnovers.
5 from 1 vote

Cherry Turnover


Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
8 servings
These crispy and flaky puff pastry turnovers filled with mouthwatering cherry pie filling are amazingly delicious and the perfect summer dessert.

Equipment

  • baking sheet lined with parchment paper
  • fork and knife
  • small mixing bowl
  • whisk

Ingredients
  

  • 2 sheets puff pastry defrosted
  • 1 can cherry pie filling
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water

Glaze Ingredients:

  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoon heavy cream (or use corn syrup)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Roll out the defrosted pastry sheets on a lightly floured cutting board or parchment paper.
    rolled out puff pastry sheet
  • Cut each puff pastry sheet into 4 squares.
  • Spoon about 2 tablespoons of pie filling into the center of the puff pastry dough.
    Pastry squares with cherry pie filling on top.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the egg and water together to make an egg wash.
  • Brush the edges of the pastry square with the egg wash.
    Pastry squares with cherry pie filling on top. Brush basting edges.
  • Gently fold the pastry square over to make a triangle, keeping pie filling inside.
  • Gently press together edges. Transfer pastry to the baking sheet.
    pastry squares folded into triangles on a baking sheet
  • Using a fork, crimp edges to seal.
    Turnovers folded over and being pinched with a fork on a baking sheet.
  • Use a knife to cut 3 slits in the top of the pastry.
    Scoring top with a knife.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the pastry is all puffed and golden brown. Remove from the oven to cool.
  • In a small bowl, combine powdered sugar and heavy cream to make the glaze (or corn syrup).
    Glaze whisked in a bowl.
  • Once turnovers have cooled mostly, spread glaze over the top of the turnover. Allow to set for a few minutes before serving.
    Glaze brushed onto homemade cherry turnovers.

Notes

  • The glaze made with heavy cream is a creamier glaze but can look cracked when cooled. For a smoother glaze, use corn syrup.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 472kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 175mg | Potassium: 126mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 237IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 2mg

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