Description
Golden, flaky homemade cherry turnovers filled with a sweet-tart cherry filling. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack with tea or coffee.
Ingredients
- 1 batch pie dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cherries, pitted
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Water (for sealing edges)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix cherries, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, cornstarch, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Roll out the pie dough on a lightly floured surface and cut into 5-inch squares.
- Spoon cherry filling onto half of the squares, leaving a border around the edges.
- Brush edges with water, fold dough over to form triangles, and seal edges with a fork.
- Whisk the egg and brush it over the turnovers for a golden glaze.
- Transfer turnovers to the baking sheet, cut small slits on top for steam to escape.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes until puffed and golden.
- Let cool slightly before serving to allow filling to set.
Notes
- Add cinnamon or almond extract for flavor variations.
- Try different fruits like apple, blueberry, or strawberry.
- Sprinkle coarse sugar on top before baking for added crunch.
- Store in airtight container for 2 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
- Reheat in a 350°F oven for about 10 minutes to restore crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 turnover
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
