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Pear-Cranberry Turnovers

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Pear-Cranberry TurnoversMarcus Nilsson

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    1 hour 30 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 8

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds ripe bosc pears (about 3), peeled, quartered, cored, diced
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
16 17 x 12-inch sheets fresh or frozen whole wheat phyllo pastry or regular phyllo pastry (thawed if frozen)
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted powdered sugar

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 375°. Line 2 large rimmed baking sheets with parchment. Combine pears, cranberries, 1/4 cup sugar, cornstarch, and lemon peel in large bowl; toss to coat.

    Step 2

    Stack phyllo sheets on work surface; cover with plastic wrap, then damp kitchen towel. Place 1 phyllo sheet on work surface. Brush with some of melted butter. Top with second sheet; brush with butter. Fold phyllo in half lengthwise, forming 17-inch- long strip. Place scant 1/2 cup pear mixture on phyllo strip, about 2 inches in from 1 short side and in center. Fold 1 corner of strip over pear mixture, then fold phyllo back and forth (like a flag), enclosing filling. Brush top with butter after each fold until entire strip is folded, forming triangle.

    Step 3

    Transfer turnover, seam side down, to 1 baking sheet. Brush top with butter. Repeat with remaining phyllo, butter, and pear mixture. Place 4 turnovers on each sheet.

    Step 4

    Bake turnovers until golden brown, about 35 minutes. Transfer to plates. Sift powdered sugar lightly over turnovers; serve warm or at room temperature.

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