CHERRY TURNOVERS
When cherries are in season, I can't resist buying them. I end up with much more than we can eat out of hand, so,naturally I had to come up with a recipe for a turnover that suited them perfectly. This pastry allows the cherries to be the star while at the same time ensuring the crust has a shortbread-like tenderness.
Provided by Cynthia Weaver
Categories Fruit Desserts
Time 1h45m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Place clean, pitted cherries in saucepan along with 3/4 cups cane sugar and heat over medium heat until sugar melts and cherries soften, about 7 minutes. Add the lemon juice to the cornstarch and mix then add, while stirring, to the cherry mixture. There should be enough moisture from the cherries to enable the cornstarch to incorporate well, if not, then add a few tablespoons of water while stirring to avoid lumps. Cook on medium-low heat until the fruit liquid has turned clear. Remove from heat and set aside.
- 2. Make the crust mixing the flour and salt then cutting in the shortening until it resembles coarse meal or bread crumbs. Add the water, a little bit at a time until creating a mixture that holds together. Place the dough in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes.
- 3. Remove chilled dough, cut into fourths, and place one quarter on a floured board or mat. Roll or press out to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into 4 inch diameter rounds, or the size of your choosing. Place cherry filling into the center of the round. There should be an inch of dough remaining around the filling for crimping. After filling, fold the pastry in half, moisten the edges with water or milk, press and crimp the edges.
- 4. Bake in preheated 400 degree F. oven for 12 to 15 minutes. Brushing with milk before baking will help the crust to darken, but these don't turn brown when done, they are like a shortbread crust, which turns only lightly golden when cooked.
- 5. Allow to cool slightly and dust with powdered sugar, if desired.
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Gloria Etila
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my turnovers turned out perfect. They were beautiful and tasted amazing.
Mohammed Ajaz
[email protected]These turnovers were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. They were absolutely delicious and I will definitely be making them again.
kakeguruimyheroacademia Lopez
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of turnovers, but I really enjoyed these. The filling was flavorful and the crust was flaky and buttery.
Anne Glenn
[email protected]These turnovers were delicious! The filling was sweet and tart and the crust was perfectly flaky.
Cindy Gomez
[email protected]I made these turnovers for a potluck and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them and I got lots of compliments.
Yours_by_ Adored
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and delicious recipes and this one definitely didn't disappoint. These turnovers were a hit with my family and friends.
Edison Kona
[email protected]These turnovers were so easy to make and they tasted amazing. I will definitely be making them again.
Content Entertainment C.E.
[email protected]I'm a professional baker and I was very impressed with this recipe. The turnovers were perfect and I will definitely be using this recipe again.
Asia Mujjasi
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my turnovers turned out great. They were beautiful and tasted amazing.
Zakria khan Zakria
[email protected]These turnovers were a bit more work than I expected, but they were definitely worth it. They were so delicious and everyone loved them.
Crazy4 knowledge
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cherries, but I loved these turnovers. The filling was just the right amount of sweetness and the crust was perfectly flaky.
Kareem Mohamed
[email protected]I made these for a bake sale and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them and I sold out in no time.
Bolanle Tella
[email protected]These are the best cherry turnovers I've ever had! The filling is sweet and tart, and the crust is flaky and buttery.
Md shumon Khan
[email protected]I've never made turnovers before, but this recipe made it so easy. They turned out perfect and tasted delicious.
Terry Caldero
[email protected]These cherry turnovers were a huge hit at my last party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.