Blueberry Turnovers
Flaky pastry holding juicy fresh fruit is a wonderful treat. Don't worry if the filling oozes out as turnovers bake.
Servings: 12
Ingredients:
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1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup (125 mL) icing sugar, sifted
2-1/2 tsp (12 mL) water
Pastry:
2 cups (500 mL) all-purpose flour
3 tbsp (50 mL) granulated sugar
1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
1 cup (250 mL) cold butter, cubed
1/3 cup (75 mL) cold water (approx)
Filling:
2 tbsp (25 mL) granulated sugar
2 tsp (10 mL) cornstarch 10 mL
1/2 tsp (2 mL) cinnamon
2 cups (500 mL) blueberries
Preparation:
Pastry: In food processor or bowl, combine flour, sugar and salt ; process or cut in butter until in fine crumbs. Add water; process for 2 to 3 seconds, adding up to 1 tbsp (15 mL) more water if necessary to make moist but still crumbly pastry that holds together when pressed.
On lightly floured surface, press pastry into ball; knead gently 5 or 6 times. Flatten into rectangle; wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 6 days.
Filling: In saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon; add berries and toss. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring often, for 3 to 5 minutes or until boiling. Simmer over medium-low heat for 2 minutes or until thickened. Transfer to bowl; cover and refrigerate until cool or for up to 2 days.
On lightly floured surface, roll out pastry into 16- x 12-inch (40 x 30 cm) rectangle; trim and cut into twelve 4-inch (10 cm) squares. Place heaping tablespoonful (15 mL) filling in centre of each. Brush pastry edges with a little egg; fold over and seal to make triangles.
Place on greased baking sheets; cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or for up to 8 hours. Brush tops with remaining egg. Bake in 375°F (190°C) oven for 25 minutes or until golden and flaky. Let cool slightly on racks, about 30 minutes.
Whisk icing sugar with water; drizzle over turnovers.
Tags:
Side Dish; Eggs; Vegetables; Cheese/Other Dairy; Boil/Simmer; Entertaining;
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