I am of the mindset that food is the best means of communication. For example, what does roast chicken with root vegetables say if not relaxing on a Sunday afternoon? Kind of how fresh strawberries say summer is here, homemade chicken noodle soup says get well soon, and lobster drowning in butter says I’m on vacation. And certainly nothing says I love you like waking up to a plateful of fresh cherry turnovers.
Mike did wake up to a beautiful plate of cherry turnovers one lucky Sunday morning. And he definitely felt loved. The sad thing is that this took place sometime last summer. I have no idea how this recipe got lost in the shuffle, but the good thing is cherry season is almost upon us again!
Once you make these and see just how easy they are to put together, they will become your go-to breakfast-to-impress. Of course they can double as dessert. And of course you can use whatever kind of jam you fancy.
Cherry Turnovers
(Yield: 4 turnovers)
1 sheet (about 1/2 lb) puff pastry
1/2 c cherry jam (I used homemade, but you can use any kind you like)
1 egg beaten with 1 TB water (for eggwash)
1 TB sugar in the raw
If frozen, thaw puff pastry at room temperature for 40 minutes. Preheat oven to 375F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat liner.
Unfold the pastry (there’s no need to roll it out) and if necessary, trim the edges so they’re straight. Cut the pastry into 4 equal parts and spoon 2 TB jam onto the center of each. Lightly brush 2 edges with eggwash, and then fold over into a triangle. Lightly push edges down first with your fingers, then with the tines of a fork.
Transfer the turnovers to the prepared baking sheet. Lightly brush the tops with eggwash (you will have extra eggwash), then sprinkle a little sugar on top of each turnover. Bake about 25 minutes, or until puffed and golden.
I’m Faith Gorsky, the writer, cook, and photographer behind An Edible Mosaic. My goal is to inspire you to get in the kitchen and try something new! Feel free to 
WOW, these look absolutely perfect! I’d love to have one with my tea right now!
Wow! I love cherry turnovers. You make them seem so effortless. I’m goiong to try this sometime soon. Thanks for the excellent idea.
My sweet tooth has certainly been satisfied with your yummy cherry turnover treats. Thanks Faith for thinking of a good dessert ;o)
Ciao for now,
Claudia
My hubby would love to wake up to those! (Actually I would too..)Cherries are one of my favorite fruits- I actually have some homemade cherry jam in the cupboard too! :)
i love cherry jam so much, i might find it hard to part with any, even for something as delectable as this! :)
I love how the cherry stuffing is just ooooozing out. Gorgeous :) I’ve never made turnovers before! I feel like the filling options are endless. I need to put this on my to make for the next time we have guests
These look amazing :)
Oh wow doe these ever look scrumptious…would love to wake up to these :)
Those look wonderful. You’ve got me dreaming about turnovers! And there’s nothing like baking with puff pastry. I’m a fan!
wow Faith, those turnovers look so good! Are you coming back soon? :-))
Hi Faith! I have missed you. How was your trip. I will check to see if you posted it. These turnover look beyond amazing!
Just lovely. I am a big fan of anything cherry, but we are going deeper into winter now, so I will wait..
This cherry turnover is calling my name. I am in
I love what your turnovers are telling me. They’re saying they want to be with me tonight!
Oh my – So lovely they look that I want one of those..or two..or more..
US Masala
Aha, a new recipe with what to do with my cherries which I hope to be picking very soon. Thanks. Diane
Wow wonderful turnovers,feel like munching some..
These cherry turnovers are mouthwatering! Don’t you just love puff pastry – so easy, with such great results!
Heavenly. Those look divine, Faith!
Oh, yes, these would make me feel loved! I am such a cherry fan – I can’t wait to make these turnovers! I alwas forget to bake with cherries because I am so busy eating them fresh.
Those turnovers look perfect!
Mouthwatering turnovers!
Does anyone else remember the cherry turnovers at arbys? I used to live on those as a little kid, and my grown-up self is salivating at this version!
We love making turnovers, so wonderful with cherry jam, 5 Star foodie jr.’s favorite!
What a delicious post to read first thing in the morning!!
These look so impressive… I can’t believe how eay they are to assemble! They sound delicious… Mike is a lucky man :)
They look crispy on the outside and so juicy on the inside!
Mmmhhh, those look so delicious!
Cheers,
Rosa
I haven’t had a turnover in such a long time. These look so good right about now. Lucky Mike! Definitely love in every bite ;-)
These say FANTASTIC to me! They look delicious!