Turnovers are one of my favorite pastries. I love that they are so easy to make and only require a few ingredients. However the end result is super impressive and the flavor is always amazing. It is the texture of the perfectly baked puff pastry that really takes this Strawberry Turnovers recipe to the next level. Puff pastry is an amazing ingredient to use when you want to make simple but flaky pastries. Grab this recipe because you don’t want to miss this simple breakfast or dessert.
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The BEST Easy Strawberry Turnovers
Being able to make a delicious pastry dessert with a handful of ingredients is so amazing. Puff pastry is a wonderful place to start because the end result is so impressive.
Once the puff pastry bakes around the two ingredient strawberry filling you end up with a light and airy Strawberry Turnover that feels like you purchased it from a bakery.
The easy strawberry glaze is what really takes them over the top. You won’t be able to get over how amazing they are but also just how easy they were to make.
Ingredients Needed
- Puff Pastry Sheets-Find it in the freezer section of the grocery store.
- Strawberries-Fresh strawberries are chopped and made into a delicious filling.
- Strawberry Jam-Adding a bit of strawberry jam to the filling and glaze will allow you to get a sweet filling without any added sugar.
- Powdered Sugar-Used to get a smooth and delicious glaze.
- Milk-Use enough to thin out the glaze enough for it to glide over the top of each turnover.
- Corn Syrup-An optional ingredient, adding corn syrup will harden up the glaze and allow you to easily stack them.
How to make Easy Strawberry Turnovers with Puff Pastry
- In a medium bowl combine the chopped strawberries and strawberry jam. Stir until everything is nicely combined.
- Carefully unfold both sheets of puff pastry.
- Cut each sheet into 4 squares {I like to use a pizza cutter}.
- Add a heaping tablespoon of strawberry filling to the middle of each square of puff pastry dough.
- Fold each square in half, making a triangle. Remove any filling that comes out the sides with a clean paper towel.
- Using the tines of a fork, crimp the perimeter of the triangle to seal the edges of the turnover. Then use the tines of the fork to poke 2-3 holes in the top of turnover to allow for steam to escape while they bake.
- Bake in a preheated, 350 degree oven for 18-20 minutes or until the turnovers are golden brown and the pastry is puffed. Remove from the oven and let it cool for 15-20 minutes.
- While the turnovers are cooling, combine the powdered sugar, strawberry jam, 1 tablespoon of milk and corn syrup in a bowl and whisk until smooth. Add more milk how thick or thin you would like the glaze. I like the consistency to be thick enough to stay on the turnovers but thin enough to pour. The corn syrup will help the glaze set up faster. Drizzle the glaze over the turnovers.
Turnover Tips
- Don’t overfill the turnovers. It is important that you only add the amount of filling stated in the recipe. Otherwise, the turnovers will not seal correctly.
- Top the turnovers with a sprinkling of powdered sugar instead of strawberry glaze. This will make them even easier and give them a gorgeous finish.
- Use a different combination of fresh berries and jam. Fresh raspberries with raspberry jam, blackberries with blackberry jam or even blueberries with blueberry jam would all be delicious.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is puff pastry?
Puff pastry is a laminated dough which really just means that it is made up of layers of dough and butter. It is that combination of layers that creates the amazingly light and airy pastry dough.
Where do I get puff pastry?
You can find puff pastry in the freezer section of the grocery store. It is normally next to the frozen desserts and comes in a box with two sheets of pastry.
In the last few months I have also seen that you can purchase puff pastry in the refrigerated section. It is next to the refrigerated biscuits and cinnamon rolls. I have not used this kind of puff pastry yet, so I am unsure of how it will work.
How do I store fresh Strawberry Turnovers?
The best way to store fresh Strawberry Turnovers is in an airtight container either at room temperature or in the refrigerator. The turnovers will last a day or two longer in the refrigerator but you may need to microwave them for 15-20 seconds to take the chill off before serving.
Can I freeze Strawberry Turnovers?
Yes, you can freeze strawberry turnovers. After baking make sure they are completely cooled and then place them in an airtight container that is freezer proof.
If you need to stack them be sure you are placing a piece of parchment between layers. They will last in the freezer for up to 3 months. Just beware that the texture of the baked puff pastry may suffer during defrosting.
Can I use a different kind of fruit filling?
Yes, you can use a different fruit filling in this turnover recipe. Use the same amount of jam and fresh fruit that the recipe calls for. Also, keep the fruit and jam the same {like this recipe} or in complementing flavors.
Some good alternatives would be blackberries {with blackberry jam}, raspberries {with raspberry jam} and blueberries {with blueberry jam}.
If you prefer to use homemade jam, this Quick and Easy No Pectin Strawberry Jam would be wonderful in this recipe.
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Easy Strawberry Turnovers Recipe
Ingredients
Turnover
- 2 sheets puff pastry dough
- ¾ cup strawberries {chopped} about 10 strawberries
- ¼ cup strawberry jam
Strawberry Glaze
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons strawberry jam
- 1-3 tablespoons milk
- ¼ teaspoon corn syrup
Instructions
Turnovers
- Remove puff pastry from freezer about 20-30 minutes before you are ready to use them and preheat oven to 400°.
- In a medium bowl combine the chopped strawberries and strawberry jam. Stir until everything is nicely combined.
- Unfold both sheets of puff pastry and cut each one into 4 squares. I like to use a pizza cutter.
- Add a heaping tablespoon of strawberry filling to the middle of each square of puff pastry dough.
- Fold each square in half, making a triangle. Remove any filling that comes out the sides with a clean paper towel. Using the tines of a fork, crimp the perimeter of the triangle to seal the edges of the turnover. Then use the tines of the fork to poke 2-3 holes in the top of turnover to allow for steam to escape while they bake.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the turnovers are golden brown and the pastry is puffed. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 15-20 minutes.
Strawberry Glaze
- While the turnovers are cooling, combine the powdered sugar, strawberry jam, 1 tablespoon of milk and corn syrup in a bowl and whisk until smooth. Add more milk how thick or thin you would like the glaze. I like the consistency to be thick enough to stay on the turnovers but thin enough to pour. The corn syrup will help the glaze set up faster. Drizzle the glaze over the turnovers.
- Serve the strawberry turnovers warm or at room temperature.Store in an air tight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. They are best fresh.
Notes
- Top the strawberry turnovers with a sprinkling of powdered sugar instead of strawberry glaze.
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