STRAWBERRY TURNOVERS

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Provided by Food Network

Categories dessert

Time 30m

Yield 12 turnovers

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 slices thin, soft white bread, crusts removed
1 pint strawberries, washed and chopped
6 tablespoons strawberry jam
Zest from 1 lemon
6 tablespoons butter, melted for brushing
Sour cream and powdered sugar for garnish

Steps:

In a bowl combine strawberries, jam, and zest. Flatten bread with the palm of your hand or a rolling pin. Mound 1 heaping tablespoon of the strawberry mixture on the center of the bread. Fold bread over strawberries to form a triangle. Brush both sides with melted butter. Place the turnovers on a sheet tray and bake in a 400 degree oven for about 5 minutes per side until golden. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with sour cream.
Variation: Spread center of bread with 1 teaspoon of peanut butter plus strawberry mixture.