Warm Pear and Almond Pastry Turnovers
whack off the fuss factor with this homemade Spiced Pear n' Almond Turnovers recipe! Spice up your taste buds with a delightful fusion of tender, juicy pears mingling with the warm aroma of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and a crunchy almond topping, all wrapped in crisp, flaky pastry.
- Servings: 8
- Skill Level: Intermediate
- Prep Time: 30 mins + 10 mins chilling
- Bake Time: 30 mins
Ingredients
- 2 (17-oz) boxes thawed frozen puff pastry sheets
- 5 ripe, firm pears, peeled, cored, and diced
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp grated nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 1 egg, beaten with 1 tsp warm water (for egg wash)
- 1 cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out each puff pastry sheet into a 12-inch square. Trim the edges, then cut each sheet into 4 squares for a total of 8 squares. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
- Combine pear chunks, lemon juice, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt in a large bowl. Stir until well combined.
- Remove pastry squares from the fridge, and brush the edges of each square with the egg wash. Divide the filling among the pastry squares, placing it in the middle of the square.
- Fold the dough over the filling, pressing the edges firmly to seal. Brush the tops with the remaining egg wash, cut slits in the top, then sprinkle with almonds.
- Bake until the turnovers are golden brown and oozing juice, about 25 to 30 minutes.
💡 Tips and Tricks:- Use a sharp knife to cut even, clean edges around the pastry squares.- Cooked turnovers can be frozen for up to 3 months. Wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and store in a freezer-safe container. To reheat, place frozen turnovers in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 15 minutes, or until heated through.- Mix it up by adding vanilla extract or dried cranberries to the pear filling for added flavor and texture. Try switching out the almonds for pistachios for a unique twist!
- Place the uncategorized Spiced Pear n' Almond Turnovers recipe in your refrigerated workspace.
- Nutmeg, ginger, and cinnamon are essential nutrients in this recipe, adding a warm aroma to the tender, juicy pears.
- To ensure a crisp, flaky pastry crust, work with chilled puff pastry sheets before baking.
- After baking, let the turnovers cool for a few minutes before tossing with sliced almonds on top for an extra crunchy texture.
