Brittany's Bites: Cherry Turnovers

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a subtle flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness and moisture.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean paste

💰Cheaper: vanilla flavoring

Vanilla bean paste has a richer flavor.

pie crust

🥗Healthier: whole wheat crust

💰Cheaper: store-bought crust

Whole wheat crust adds fiber and nutrients.

Unfold the puff pastry sheet and roll it out using a rolling pin with wax paper underneath to prevent sticking.

Cut the rolled puff pastry into four equal pieces by cutting in half and then cutting each half in half again.

Open a can of cherry pie filling, preferably one with extra cherries, and scoop a little onto the center of each pastry piece, being careful not to overfill.

Prepare an egg wash by mixing egg and water together, then brush it along the edges of the pastry to help seal it.

Fold the pastry over the filling to form a triangle shape and press the edges to seal.

Use a fork to create crimped edges along the sealed sides for decoration and to ensure a better seal.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C) and place the turnovers on a baking sheet.

Make a small hole in the top of each turnover to allow steam to escape during baking.

Bake the turnovers in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes until they are golden brown and puffed up.

Prepare the glaze by mixing about 1 cup of powdered sugar with 1 teaspoon of vanilla and 2 tablespoons of milk until it reaches a pourable consistency.

Drizzle the glaze over the cooled turnovers and let it dry before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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