The Kitchn: My cherry turnovers are the star of every brunch | Variety Menu | ArcaMax Publishing

The Kitchn: My cherry turnovers are the star of every brunch | Variety Menu | ArcaMax Publishing

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Cherry turnovers are the kind of breakfast treat that makes slow mornings feel special — crisp, flaky puff pastry wrapped around a gooey, sweet-tart cherry fill

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16- to 17-ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed according to package directions
  • 12 ounces frozen sweet cherries (about 2 1/2 cups)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest (1/2 medium lemon)
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (1 medium lemon)
  • 5 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons water or milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 pinch kosher salt

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