Cherry Turnovers

Cherry turnovers

  • 1 cup unbleached, all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • half cup of cold butter, divided
  • 1/4 cup iced water
  • 2 tablespoons beaten egg
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons water

Filling:

  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 cup fresh, pitted, cherries
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Glaze:

  • 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 tsp milk

Directions:

  1. In a small bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in 1/4 cup butter until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until a ball forms. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 12 x 6“ rectangle.
  2. Cut remaining butter into thin slices. Starting at a short side of dough, arrange half of the butter slices over 2/3 of rectangle two within 1/2 inch of edges. Fold unbuttered third of dough over middle third. Fold remaining third over the middle, forming a 6 x 4“ rectangle. Roll dough into a 12 x 6“ rectangle.
  3. Repeat steps of butter layering and dough folding, ending with a 6 x 4“ rectangle. Wrapped in plastic, refrigerate for 15 minutes. Roll dough into a 10 x 10“ rectangle. Fold in half and then in half again. Wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for one hour.
  4. Meanwhile, in a small sauce pan, warm your cherries, covered, until they have released their juices. Add the sugar and cornstarch and toss to coat. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 to 10 minutes or until thickened and bubbly, stirring often. Remove from heat then add vanilla.
  5. In a small bowl, combine egg and water. Roll dough into a 12 in. square; cut into four squares. Brush with half the egg mixture. Spoon a quarter cup filling on half of each square; fold dough over filling. Press edges with a fork to seal. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Brush with remaining egg mixture. With a sharp knife, cut three small slits in the top of each turnover.
  6. Bake at 450° for 17 to 22 minutes or until golden brown.
  7. Remove to wire rack.
  8. Combine glaze ingredients, drizzle over turnovers. Serve warm.

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