SWEET POTATO TURNOVERS

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"My family refused to eat sweet potatoes as a side dish, so I decided to serve them in tempting turnovers," remarks Doreen Kelly of Roslyn, Pennsylvania.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

FILLING:
2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (without added milk and butter)
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
1-1/4 cups sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon each ground ginger, allspice and cinnamon
PASTRY:
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter-flavored shortening
5 to 6 tablespoons cold water
Milk and additional sugar

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine filling ingredients. Cook over medium-low heat for 12 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Cool. , For pastry, combine the flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. , Divide into 12 portions. On a floured surface, roll each portion into a 6-in. circle. Spoon 1/4 to 1/3 cup filling on half of each circle. Moisten edges with water; fold dough over filling and press edges with a fork to seal. , Place on greased baking sheets. Brush with milk and sprinkle with sugar. Cut slits in top. Bake at 425° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts :

Seifal Memon
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These were a bit too sweet for my taste, but otherwise they were good.


Samtarts Visuals
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I'm not a fan of sweet potatoes, but I really enjoyed these.


Seth shea
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These were easy to make and very delicious.


Shandra Smith
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I made these for my family and they loved them.


Muhammad shoaib Iill
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These were a bit too dry.


Puli Krishna
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These were the best sweet potato turnovers I've ever had!


osinsama
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I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Queen Baslar
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These were easy to make and very tasty.


LESEGO MOLEFE
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I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly.


Zhel Cenon
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These were a bit too sweet for my taste.


Md yusuf Hissen
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I'm not a huge fan of sweet potatoes, but these were surprisingly good.


Mullen Marillier
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These were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Zain Choudhary
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I made these for a party and they were a hit!


Mwamula Denis
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These were easy to make and turned out great! I used a little less sugar than the recipe called for and they were still plenty sweet.