Best Dried Cherry And Golden Raisin Turnovers Recipes

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CHERRY TURNOVERS



Cherry Turnovers image

This cherry turnover recipe is a welcome treat, especially when served warm from the oven. -Lori Daniels, Beverly, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup shortening
6 tablespoons cold water
FILLING:
2 cups fresh or frozen pitted tart cherries, thawed
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 to 2 tablespoons whole milk

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454 calories, Fat 19g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 298mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

DRIED CHERRY AND GOLDEN RAISIN TURNOVERS



Dried Cherry and Golden Raisin Turnovers image

These turnovers could be served for breakfast, with coffee and juice, or for dessert.

Time 35m

Yield Makes 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 frozen puff pastry sheet (from a 17 1/4-oz package), thawed
3 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 cup mixed dried sour cherries and golden raisins
1 large egg, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Quarter puff pastry sheet with a sharp knife to form 4 squares. Stir together cream cheese and 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar, then divide among squares, spreading to leave a 3/4-inch border of pastry all around. Sprinkle fruit over cream cheese. Brush some egg on pastry border. Fold pastry into a triangle to enclose filling and crimp edges with a fork. Cut a small steam vent in tops of turnovers. Brush tops with more egg and sprinkle with remaining ‚ tablespoon sugar.
  • Arrange on a lightly buttered baking sheet and bake in lower third of oven until puffed and golden brown, about 25 minutes.

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