Description
Strawberry Rhubarb Turnovers are a delightful dessert combining sweet, juicy strawberries and tart rhubarb in a flaky, buttery puff pastry. Perfect for brunch, snacks, or celebrations, these turnovers offer a perfect balance of flavors and textures with a golden, crisp crust enclosing a luscious fruit filling.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- 1 package frozen puff pastry sheets (thawed as per package instructions)
Fruit Filling
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, washed, hulled, and chopped
- 2 cups rhubarb stalks, trimmed and chopped
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Finishing
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Prepare the Fruit Filling: Wash and trim strawberries and rhubarb, then chop into small, even pieces. In a saucepan, combine the fruit with sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens into a glossy, jam-like consistency. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely before using.
- Roll Out the Pastry: Thaw puff pastry sheets according to package instructions. Lightly flour your work surface, then roll out each sheet to smooth creases and ensure even thickness for uniform, crisp turnovers.
- Assemble the Turnovers: Cut the pastry into evenly sized squares or rectangles. Spoon a generous but moderate amount of cooled fruit filling onto one half of each piece, careful not to overfill to avoid leaking during baking.
- Seal and Shape: Fold the pastry over the filling to form triangles or rectangles. Use a fork to firmly press and seal the edges, enclosing the filling tightly to maintain shape during baking.
- Apply Egg Wash and Bake: Brush the tops of each turnover with beaten egg for a golden, glossy finish. Place turnovers on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for approximately 20 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.
Notes
- Keep puff pastry chilled until ready to work to ensure maximum flakiness.
- Avoid overfilling to prevent the filling from leaking out during baking.
- Cut pastry into even shapes for uniform baking and a neat presentation.
- Use an oven thermometer for accurate baking temperature and consistent results.
- Allow turnovers to cool completely before storing to prevent condensation and soggy crusts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 turnover
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg