Strawberry Lemon Turnovers

Mirj's Note:

These are easy to make thanks to commercial puff pastry.

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 12 turnovers

• 1 cup sliced strawberry , divided
• 7 tablespoons sugar , divided
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
• 1 thawed package frozen puff pastry
• 1 egg , beaten with
• 1 tablespoon water

Directions:

1. Mix together 1/2 cup strawberries, 6 tablespoons sugar, water, cornstarch, and lemon juice in a small saucepan.
2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for five minutes.
3. Remove from the heat and add the remaining berries and lemon zest.
4. Let cool to room temperature.
5. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
6. Roll out the puff pastry sheets until they are about 1/8 inch thick.
7. Cut out twelve 3-4 inch circles with a cookie cutter or glass from the two rectangles.
8. Take the twelve circles and place on ungreased cookie sheets 1 1/2 inches apart.
9. Distribute the strawberry filling between the circles.
10. Fold over the dough and press the edges tightly to seal.
11. Brush the turnovers with the egg wash and sprinkle with the remaining tablespoon sugar.
12. Bake in the preheated over for 14-18 minutes, or until golden brown.
13. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Reviews

[Get Smart]

Mirj these were super! (I only made one change I dropped the sugar quantity by half - family preference.) The second time I made them I added finely chopped apple to the filling mixture and they turned out great too.

[Baby Kato]

What flavor, these were some of the best turnovers I have ever tried mirj. They were quick and easy to make, the strawberry filling was delicious. I had some difficulty sealing the turnovers, they didn't look pretty, but they tasted great. A lot of liquid was left over, so I added more berries and made a parfait with my favorite mock clotted cream recipe. This also tasted great, so double thanks for two treats in one.