Enjoy the flavors of autumn with these easy pumpkin turnovers. Made with a flaky pastry crust and a sweet pumpkin filling, these turnovers are perfect for a cozy dessert or a special breakfast treat. With just a few ingredients and minimal prep time, you can whip up a batch of these delicious turnovers in no time.
Ingredients
- 2 sheets of ready-made puff pastry, thawed
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and vanilla extract. Mix well until the filling is smooth and well combined.
- Unroll the thawed puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Cut each sheet into 4 equal squares.
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the pumpkin filling onto the center of each pastry square. Fold the pastry diagonally to form a triangle and press the edges together firmly to seal.
- Place the turnovers onto the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with beaten egg wash.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the turnovers are golden brown and puffed up.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving. Dust with powdered sugar, if desired.
- Enjoy the delicious pumpkin turnovers warm or at room temperature!
Interesting Facts
Pumpkin is a great source of fiber, vitamin A, and potassium.
Puff pastry gives the turnovers a light and flaky texture.
These turnovers can be easily customized by adding chopped nuts or raisins to the filling.