Description
Delightful homemade cherry turnovers featuring flaky puff pastry filled with a sweet cherry filling and topped with a smooth almond glaze. Perfect for a breakfast treat or dessert, these turnovers are golden-baked to perfection and drizzled with a sweet glaze for added indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 2 cups cherry pie filling
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract (or vanilla extract)
Pastry
- 1 box puff pastry dough (2 pastry sheets), thawed in the refrigerator
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
Glaze
- 1 ¼ cups powdered sugar
- 1 to 2 Tablespoons milk
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract (or ½ teaspoon vanilla extract)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup. Set aside.
- Make Cherry Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine cherry pie filling, light brown sugar, cornstarch, and almond extract. Stir thoroughly until the cornstarch is fully dissolved and the mixture is well combined. Set aside to let the flavors meld.
- Prepare Puff Pastry Squares: On a lightly floured clean surface, roll out one puff pastry sheet slightly. Cut into six 4×4 inch squares. Place the squares on one prepared baking sheet, spacing them at least 2 inches apart. Repeat with the second puff pastry sheet, placing squares on the second baking sheet.
- Fill and Seal Turnovers: Spoon 2 tablespoons of the cherry filling mixture into the center of each puff pastry square. Fold each square diagonally to form a triangle. Press the edges firmly and crimp with a fork to seal completely, ensuring no filling leaks during baking.
- Egg Wash and Bake: Beat the egg in a small bowl. Lightly brush the tops of each turnover with the beaten egg to promote a golden-brown finish. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 22 minutes until the pastries are puffed and golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the baking sheets.
- Prepare the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, 1 to 2 tablespoons milk, and almond or vanilla extract until smooth and fully combined.
- Glaze the Turnovers: Drizzle the prepared glaze over each cooled turnover. Let the glaze set before serving to allow it to harden slightly.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once the glaze has set, serve the cherry turnovers fresh and enjoy a flaky, sweet treat perfect for any occasion.
Notes
- Ensure the puff pastry is thoroughly thawed before rolling to prevent cracking.
- Seal the edges tightly to avoid filling leakage during baking.
- Adjust milk quantity in glaze to achieve desired consistency, thinner for drizzle, thicker for frosting.
- Cherry pie filling can be substituted with other fruit fillings like blueberry or apple.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 4 days.
- Reheat turnovers briefly in the oven to refresh flakiness before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
