Best 6 Pocket Cherry Turnovers Recipes

CHERRY TURNOVERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. On a lightly floured surface, using a rolling pin, roll out each sheet of dough, still folded into a rectangle about 10 by 14 inches (trim edges straight with a pizza cutter or knife). Cut each rectangle into quarters to form 8 small rectangles.
• In a medium bowl, combine cherries, flour, granulated sugar, and lemon juice; toss to coat. Mound cherry mixture on one side of each rectangle, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Lightly brush border with water; fold other side of pastry over cherry mixture, and press edges firmly to seal. With a floured fork, crimp edges.
• Transfer turnovers to a baking sheet. With a paring knife, cut 3 to 4 slits in the top of each turnover. Brush tops with egg wash, and sprinkle with sanding sugar.
• Bake until turnovers are golden and puffed, and filling is bubbling, 30 to 40 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

QUICK CHERRY TURNOVERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. Unroll crescent dough and separate into four rectangles; place on an ungreased baking sheet. Press perforations to seal. Place 1/4 cup pie filling on one half of each rectangle. Fold dough over filling; pinch edges to seal. Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden. , Place confectioners' sugar in a small bowl; stir in enough milk to achieve a drizzling consistency. Drizzle over turnovers. Serve warm.

CHERRY TURNOVERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Wrap in plastic; refrigerate for 30 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine cherries and sugar. Mash slightly; let stand for 15-20 minutes. Stir in cornstarch until blended. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in cinnamon. Cool. , Divide dough into eight portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each portion into a 5-in. circle. Place about 3 tablespoons cherry mixture on one side of each circle; fold dough over filling. Press edges with a fork to seal. Prick tops with a fork., Place on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the confectioner's sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Drizzle over warm turnovers. Serve warm.

CHERRY TURNOVERS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly coat a baking sheet with oil or cooking spray.
• Place the cherries, 1/4 cup of the water, and the 1/4 cup of sugar in a saucepan and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, or until it comes to a boil. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and the remaining 1/4 cup of water, mix until smooth, then stir into the pan. Cook for 2 minutes, or until it comes to a boil. Remove from the heat and cool slightly.
• Lay each puff pastry sheet flat and cut into quarters. Spoon some of the cherry mixture into the center of each pastry square. Wet your finger and dampen the entire edge of the puff pastry squares. Fold each square over to form a triangle and press gently to seal the edges. Brush the top with a little water and sprinkle with sugar. Place the turnovers on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown.
• food trivia
• Cherries, both sweet and sour, originated in eastern Europe and western Asia, and that region still produces most of the cherries in the world. In the United States (also a big cherry-producing nation), sweet cherries are grown mostly in California, Oregon, and Washington; Michigan produces most of our sour cherries.

PUFF PASTRY CHERRY TURNOVERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Unwrap puff pastry dough and cut each sheet into 4 squares.
• Place 2 Tablespoons of cherry pie filling in the middle of each square.
• Brush the edges of each square with egg and fold in half to create a triangle.
• Use a fork to press and seal the edges of each turnover together.
• Brush extra egg wash on top of turnovers.
• Place turnovers on a greased baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool.
• In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk and vanilla to create a glaze.
• Drizzle glaze over turnovers and serve.

POCKET CHERRY TURNOVERS

Steps:

• Lightly flour biscuits on each side.
• Roll each biscuit into a 5 inch circle.
• Place 2 to 3 tablespoons of pie filling in the center of each biscuit.
• Fold over until edges meet.
• Seal with a fork.
• Lay turnovers in 2 rows of 4 on a medium sized cookie sheet.
• Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned.
• Mix powdered sugar and water together to form glaze.
• Drizzle glaze over turnovers.