Pear Turnovers

6 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 ripe pears (can substitute peaches)
  • 1/4 c. sugar
  • 1/2 lb. puff pastry dough
  • 1 egg yolk and 2 Tbsp. water (for egg wash)
  • ground black pepper
  • creme fraiche (garnish)

Directions

  1. 1
    Roll out the dough to 1/8-inch thickness; cut out four 6-inch circles.
  2. 2
    Brush the edges with egg wash.
  3. 3
    Slice the pears very thin; add sugar and 2 or 3 turns from the peppermill.
  4. 4
    Toss the mixture in a bowl.
  5. 5
    Divide the pear mixture in equal amounts and place in center of each dough circle.
  6. 6
    Fold the top over the bottom; press the edge and seal.
  7. 7
    Brush egg wash over the turnovers and bake at 425° for 20 minutes.
  8. 8
    Serve warm with creme fraiche on the side.

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