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Strawberry Rhubarb Turnovers

Delicious Strawberry Rhubarb Turnovers That Will Wow You

These Strawberry Rhubarb Turnovers are a nostalgic dessert that combines sweet strawberries and tart rhubarb with a flaky pastry crust.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 turnovers
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

Filling Ingredients
  • 2 cups Rhubarb, diced fresh or frozen, no thawing needed
  • 2 cups Strawberries, hulled and quartered can substitute with raspberries
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar adjust according to sweetness of fruit
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch for thickening
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest fresh is best
Pastry Ingredients
  • 2 packages Refrigerated Pie Crusts/Puff Pastry homemade all-butter pastry for extra flakiness
  • 1 large Egg beaten for egg wash
  • 1 tablespoon Milk or Water for egg wash
Topping Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons Coarse Decorating Sugar optional but recommended

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Rolling Pin
  • fork

Method
 

Filling Preparation
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine diced rhubarb, hulled and quartered strawberries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and lemon zest. Stir gently to coat the fruit evenly.
  2. Set the saucepan over medium heat and cook for about 5 minutes until the sugar dissolves and the mixture starts to bubble.
  3. Continue cooking for an additional 8–10 minutes until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and cool.
Pastry Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out the refrigerated crusts on a floured surface, then cut into six equal squares.
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Assembly and Baking
  1. Place about 2 tablespoons of the cooled fruit filling on one half of each pastry square. Fold the pastry over and press to seal.
  2. Crimp edges with a fork and cut slits on top. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle coarse sugar.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes until puffed and golden.
Cooling and Serving
  1. Let the turnovers cool on a wire rack for a few minutes before serving.
  2. Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1turnoverCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure the pastry stays cold for maximum flakiness. Adjust sugar based on the fruit's sweetness and consider adding spices for variation.

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