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Blueberry Turnovers

Sarah
Delicious pastries filled with sweet blueberry filling encased in a flaky crust, perfect for a dessert, breakfast, or snack.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 8 turnovers
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
  • 1/4 cup cold water

For the Blueberry Filling

  • 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt

For Assembly

  • 1 egg beaten (for egg wash) Optional: powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions
 

Preparation of the Pastry

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, and sugar.
  • Add the cubed, chilled butter to the dry mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Slowly add cold water, mixing until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overwork it.
  • Form the dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Making the Blueberry Filling

  • In a medium saucepan, stir together the blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt.
  • Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring gently until it thickens and the blueberries start bursting, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.

Assembling the Turnovers

  • On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/8-inch thickness.
  • Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the dough into squares about 5 inches by 5 inches.
  • Place 1-2 tablespoons of the blueberry filling in the center of each square.
  • Fold the dough over to create a triangle shape. Press the edges with a fork to seal.

Baking Your Turnovers

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Place the turnovers on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

Notes

Chill your ingredients to achieve a flaky pastry. Avoid overstuffing to prevent leakage. Serve warm, dusted with powdered sugar or with ice cream.
Keyword Baking, Blueberries, Blueberry Turnovers, dessert, Pastry