Easy Cherry Turnovers

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Combine 1½ cups pitted dark sweet cherries, 1½ cups pitted sour cherries, ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar, 2 tsp. cornstarch, 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice, and ½ tsp. vanilla extract in medium saucepan; toss to coat. Let cherry mixture stand 30 minutes at room temperature to coax out juices.

   Step 2

   Stir mixture gently over medium-high heat until juices boil and thicken slightly, about 2 minutes. Cool cherry pie filling completely.

   Step 3

   Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 375ºF. Roll out 1 puff pastry sheet on lightly floured surface to 11½" square. Cut into 4 equal squares. Repeat with second puff pastry sheet.

   Step 4

   Arrange 6 pastry squares like diamonds on surface, spacing apart (reserve remaining 2 squares puff pastry for another use). Place ⅙ of cherry pie filling in center of lower half of each pastry diamond. Beat 1 large egg in a small bowl to blend. Brush edges of pastry with beaten egg, then fold top half of pastry over lower half to form a triangle. Press firmly on pastry edges to adhere, then fold edges over, enclosing filling completely and creating double edges; press with fork to seal.

   Step 5

   Place turnovers on large parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet, spacing 2–3" apart. Using tines of fork, pierce top crust of each turnover in 3 places to allow steam to escape during baking. Brush tops and edges of turnovers with beaten egg; sprinkle with 2 Tbsp. raw sugar.

   Step 6

   Bake turnovers until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbling thickly through steam holes in crust, about 35 minutes. Cool slightly. Serve turnovers warm or at room temperature.

   Do Ahead: Cherry pie filling can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.

   Editor’s note: This recipe for cherry turnovers was first printed in the July 2008 issue of Bon Appétit; it has been updated for style. Head this way for more of our favorite cherry recipes →