Out of nowhere today, I got a sudden and unforeseen craving for dessert (perhaps I am hoping for a sweet New Year???) so I had to wing it with what was in the pantry, which wasn't much. I did get some lovely preserves for Christmas, and found a lone sheet of puff pastry lurking in the freezer. This took just a few minutes and was outstanding...like French pastry shop outstanding.
FRUIT FILLED TURNOVERS (serves 2)
-1 sheet of puff pastry (thawed to room temperature, if using the frozen variety)
-4 Tablespoons of fruit preserves (I prefer the all-fruit/no sugar added variety)
-scant tablespoon of canola oil or spray PAM (egg wash OK, too)
Preheat oven to 425. Cut the puff pastry sheet in half vertically so you have 2 long rectangles. Do not stretch the dough or roll it out. Brush or spray a little oil along the outside edge of each rectangle. Spoon 2 tablespoons of preserves into the center of each rectangle. With each one, fold half of the long-end of a rectangle halfway up to cover the preserves, then crimp and roll the sides inwardly toward the center. Repeat with the other end of the rectangle. Crimp those short sides as best you can...if you have a little opening on the sides, your preserves will leak out and may burn. Flip your little dough envelope over, seam side down, onto a baking sheet. Brush or spray the top with a little oil. Repeat with your other rectangle and remaining preserves. Bake 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and flaky. Allow it to cool and serve.
When serving, you can gild the lily with ice cream, whipped cream, sour cream, or heavy Greek yogurt....
Happy New Year!
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