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Pear Turnovers: A Sweet and Savory Delight

Effortless Pastry, Maximum Flavor

When it comes to baking, few things are as intimidating as working with pastry dough. But fear not! With frozen puff pastry, the fuss factor is significantly reduced, leaving you to focus on the good stuff – like the sweet and savory filling.

A Harmonious Blend of Flavors

In this recipe, diced pears meet up with a medley of spices, including cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, all bound together with light brown sugar. The result is a flavor profile that’s both warm and inviting.

Ingredients

• 1 (17-ounce) package frozen puff pastry (2 sheets), thawed overnight in the refrigerator
• 3 ripe, firm pears, peeled, cored, and cut into small chunks
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
• Pinch of kosher salt
• 1 large egg, beaten with 1 teaspoon warm water
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat and Prepare

Preheat your oven to 400°F and arrange a rack in the middle. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

Roll Out the Pastry

Roll out each sheet of pastry into a 12-inch square. Trim the edges, then cut each pastry sheet into 4 equal squares. Place the squares on the prepared baking sheet and refrigerate for about 10 minutes while you make the filling.

Create the Filling

In a bowl, toss together the pear chunks, lemon juice, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.

Assemble the Turnovers

Remove the pastry squares from the fridge and arrange them evenly on your workspace. Brush a thin layer of the egg mixture around the border of half of each square. Divide the filling among the pastry squares, placing it in the middle of the square. Fold the dough over the filling to make a triangle and press the edges with a fork to seal. Brush the tops with the remaining egg mixture, cut slits in the top, then sprinkle with almonds.

Bake to Perfection

Place the turnovers on the prepared baking sheet, arranging them evenly on the sheet. Bake until they’re puffed and golden brown, oozing juice, about 25 to 30 minutes.

Enjoy Your Masterpiece!

With these sweet and savory pear turnovers, you’ll be the star of any gathering. So go ahead, get baking, and indulge in the fruits of your labor!