Blueberry Turnovers
Easy blueberry turnovers made with puff pastry and a homemade blueberry filling. These flaky, golden pastries are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 sheets puff pastry thawed
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 large egg beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, combine the blueberries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 5-7 minutes until the mixture thickens and the blueberries start to burst. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.2 cups fresh blueberries,1/4 cup granulated sugar,1 tablespoon cornstarch,Zest of 1 lemon,1 tablespoon lemon juice,1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract,1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
- Unfold the thawed puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Roll it out slightly to smooth any creases.2 sheets puff pastry.
- Cut each puff pastry sheet into 4 equal squares, for 8 squares total.
- Spoon a heaping tablespoon of the blueberry mixture onto the center of each square.
- Brush the edges of the pastry squares with the beaten egg. Fold each square diagonally to form a triangle. Press the edges together to seal, and use a fork to crimp the edges.1 large egg.
- Place the turnovers on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with more beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the turnovers are puffed up and golden brown.
- Let the turnovers cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Make sure the puff pastry is thawed for about 30-35 minutes before using it, ensuring it's pliable but still cold. This will make it easier to work with and help achieve a flaky, golden crust.
Nutrition
Calories: 375.6kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5.3gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 6.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 13.5gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 23.3mgSodium: 161.6mgPotassium: 48.7mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6.8gVitamin A: 34.7IUVitamin C: 0.7mgCalcium: 10.5mgIron: 1.7mg
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