Description
Delight your day with these irresistible blueberry turnovers, featuring a luscious homemade blueberry filling wrapped in flaky puff pastry and topped with a sweet powdered sugar glaze. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a satisfying dessert, these turnovers combine fresh or frozen blueberries with a tangy lemon zest for a burst of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Blueberry Filling
- 1.5 cups blueberries (Use fresh or frozen; do not thaw)
- 0.25 cups granulated sugar (Enhances sweetness)
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch (Thickens the filling)
- 2 Tablespoons water (For cooking down filling)
- 0.5 units lemon (Zested and juiced)
Pastry and Assembly
- 1 package frozen puff pastry (Thawed, contains 2 sheets)
- 1 large egg (Beaten for egg wash)
Icing
- 1 cup powdered sugar (For icing)
- 2 Tablespoons milk (To achieve icing consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Prepare Blueberry Filling: In a medium saucepan, combine blueberries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, water, and lemon zest and juice. Simmer over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently until the mixture thickens into a jam-like consistency.
- Cut Puff Pastry: Once the puff pastry sheets have thawed, cut each sheet into 8 equal squares, creating 16 squares total.
- Fill Pastry Squares: Spoon a small amount of the warm blueberry filling into the center of each square, being careful not to overfill to avoid leakage during baking.
- Form Turnovers: Fold each square diagonally in half to create triangles, then press and seal the edges thoroughly, using a fork to crimp if desired for a decorative touch and to ensure sealing.
- Apply Egg Wash: Brush the tops of each turnover with beaten egg to achieve a golden brown and shiny finish when baked.
- Bake: Place the turnovers on the prepared baking sheets and bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
- Make Icing and Drizzle: While turnovers cool, whisk together powdered sugar and milk until a smooth icing forms. Drizzle evenly over the cooled turnovers to finish.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen blueberries without thawing for best texture in the filling.
- Do not overfill the pastries to prevent filling from leaking during baking.
- Ensure puff pastry is properly thawed before cutting for easier handling.
- Optional: sprinkle a little extra lemon zest on top with the icing for added flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
