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California Blackberry Turnovers with Meyer Lemon Glaze

Flaky puff pastry hand pies filled with sweet-tart blackberry compote, finished with a Meyer lemon icing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Breakfast & Brunch, Dessert, Quick Meals
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Puff Pastry
  • 1 package (17.3 oz) frozen puff pastry sheets (2 sheets) thawed according to package directions
Blackberry Filling
  • 2 cups blackberries fresh or frozen
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Meyer lemon juice or regular lemon juice
  • 6 tablespoons water divided
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
For Rolling and Assembly
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour for dusting
Icing (Optional)
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Method
 

Prepare the Pastry
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F. Remove the puff pastry sheets from the box and let them sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes, until pliable but still cold.
Make the Blackberry Filling
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the blackberries, granulated sugar, Meyer lemon juice, and 3 tablespoons of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for about 3 minutes, stirring frequently and gently mashing the berries with a fork.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining 3 tablespoons of water with the 1 tablespoon of flour until smooth. Pour this slurry into the berry mixture and continue cooking, stirring constantly, until the filling thickens—about 3 more minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely; it will thicken further as it cools.
Roll and Cut the Pastry
  1. Lightly dust a clean work surface with some of the 1/2 cup flour. Unfold one pastry sheet onto the floured surface. Use your fingertip to gently press along the fold lines in a circular motion to smooth them out. Lightly flour the top of the pastry and roll it out into a 12-inch square.
  2. Using a sharp knife, cut the pastry sheet into 4 equal squares (about 6 inches each). Repeat with the second sheet.
Assemble the Turnovers
  1. Place 1 to 2 tablespoons of the cooled blackberry filling in the center of each pastry square. Be careful not to overfill.
  2. Fold one corner of the square over the filling to form a triangle. Press the edges together, then use a fork to crimp and seal the edges. Place the turnovers on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake
  1. Bake the turnovers for 20 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Make the Icing (Optional)
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. For easy drizzling, pour the icing into a small zip-top bag, snip off a tiny corner, and drizzle over the warm turnovers. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 105mgFiber: 2gSugar: 28g

Notes

If using frozen blackberries, do not thaw first; add them directly to the saucepan. Store leftover turnovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. To re-crisp, warm in a 350°F oven for 5 minutes. For a dairy-free icing, substitute almond milk or water. Avoid overfilling—too much filling will leak during baking. These are wonderful for breakfast, dessert, or a snack.

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