Pear turnovers
Description
Perfect with tea and coffee. The pastries turn out magical—soft, moist, and very delicious. Though, there's one secret: if your pears are quite hard, it's better to cut them in half beforehand and boil in very sweet water for about 10 minutes. But if the fruit is ripe enough, no extra steps will be needed. By the way, walnuts can be replaced with any fresh berries or dried fruits (for example, raisins), etc.—it will be just as tasty. Well, are you ready to find out? Serve cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
Wash the pears, dry with a paper towel, peel them, cut in half, and remove the core with seeds.
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Step 2
Cut each half, but not all the way through, crosswise into thin slices.
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Step 3
Flip it over and place a half walnut or some dried fruit into the hole left by the core.
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Step 4
Place the pear halves on the dough sheet, spacing them a few centimeters apart. Cut the dough into squares or diamonds—whichever you prefer.
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Step 5
Transfer the future pastries to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Gently press each pear half into the dough.
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Step 6
Bake for 15–20 minutes in a preheated oven at 220°C until golden brown. Generously sprinkle cooled pastries with a mixture of powdered sugar and cinnamon.
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Step 7
Remove. That's it - pear turnovers are ready!