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Butterscotch Pear Turnovers

Butterscotch Pear Turnovers: Your Cozy Fall Treat Awaits

Butterscotch Pear Turnovers are a simple yet indulgent dessert, combining Bosc pears with rich butterscotch in flaky pastry.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 turnovers
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 3 cups Bosc pears, diced Tender and juicy, perfect for baking due to their firmness.
  • 1/2 cup Butterscotch sauce Adds delightful sweetness; use store-bought or homemade.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon Consider adding ginger for a spicier touch.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground nutmeg Optional based on preference.
Pastry
  • 1 sheet Frozen puff pastry Ensure it's fully thawed before use.
  • 1 large Egg Used for egg wash.
  • 1 tablespoon Water Mixed with egg for the wash.
Topping
  • 2 tablespoons Coarse sugar Adds sweetness and crunch.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • mixing bowl
  • fork
  • Knife
  • whisk

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Peel, core, and dice the Bosc pears. Toss them in a mixing bowl with butterscotch sauce, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. Roll out the thawed puff pastry into a 10x10-inch square and cut it into four equal squares.
  4. Place a spoonful of pear mixture in the center of each pastry square. Brush edges with water, fold over, and seal tightly.
  5. Dock the tops of each pastry with a fork. Brush with an egg wash (egg mixed with water).
  6. Chill turnovers in the freezer for 10 minutes. Bake for 23-25 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Let cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1turnoverCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These turnovers not only make for a delightful dessert, but also fill your kitchen with an irresistible autumn aroma while baking.

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