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The Ultimate Guide to Blackberry Turnovers

Blackberry Turnovers
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Buttery puff pastry turnovers filled with sweet-tart blackberry compote and drizzled with vanilla glaze. These elegant handheld pastries are perfect for brunch or afternoon tea!

  • Author: ranime
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour (with cooling)
  • Yield: 4 large turnovers 1x
  • Category: Pastry
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French-American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • For Filling:
  • 2 cups (240g) fresh blackberries
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • For Pastry:
  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 egg (for egg wash)
  • 1 tbsp coarse sugar (for sprinkling)
  • For Glaze:
  • ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Make filling: In saucepan, combine blackberries, sugar, lemon juice/zest, and cornstarch. Cook over medium 5-7 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and salt. Cool completely.
  2. Prep pastry: Roll out puff pastry to 12-inch square. Cut into 4 equal squares.
  3. Fill: Spoon 2 tbsp filling onto each square. Brush edges with water.
  4. Fold: Diagonally fold pastry over filling. Crimp edges with fork to seal.
  5. Bake: Brush with beaten egg, sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 18-20 minutes until golden.
  6. Glaze: Whisk glaze ingredients; drizzle over cooled turnovers.

Notes

  • Prevent soggy bottoms: Chill assembled turnovers 15 minutes before baking
  • Frozen berries work too – no need to thaw, just add 1 extra tbsp cornstarch
  • Make ahead: Freeze unbaked turnovers, then bake straight from freezer (+5 mins)
  • Garnish with: Lemon zest or crushed freeze-dried blackberries
  • Storage: Best day-of but keep 2 days at room temperature

Nutrition

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