Raspberry Turnovers – Easy Puff Pastry Recipe

Raspberry turnovers are an easy, homemade dessert bursting with a fresh raspberry filling. Easy to freeze and bake for a quick breakfast or weeknight treat, this quick raspberry turnover recipe is sure to be your new favorite puff pastry dessert.

Fresh raspberries make all the difference

This recipe for fresh raspberry puff pastry turnovers is 10-times better than any frozen turnovers from the grocery store. Homemade raspberry turnovers are a simple puff pastry dessert that you can freeze in large batches and serve as a treat after dinner or a sweet brunch side.

Inspiration for this easy raspberry turnover recipe came after picking fresh raspberries on a farm outside Portland, Oregon. In most areas of the country, you can pick fresh berries to make the homemade raspberry filling from early summer through fall. If you can’t make it out to pick your own raspberries, however, store-bought fresh raspberries and puff pastry will work just as well.

I’m a huge fan of any fruit treat, especially raspberry desserts. I’ve also used this raspberry turnovers recipe to make a batch of apple and cherry turnovers. Likewise, you can adapt this recipe to make a variety of fruit puff pastry turnovers.

Ingredients for raspberry turnovers

This raspberry turnover recipe from scratch uses fresh raspberries, sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon. The raspberry turnover filling ingredients melt down in a pan on the stove until and become a jam-like consistency. In about 20 minutes you have a fresh homemade raspberry filling.

How to make raspberry turnovers

Step 1. First, start by making the filling. To do this, add raspberries, sugar, vanilla and cinnamon to a large pan over medium heat. Next stir regularly as the raspberries break down and form a thick jam, for about 20-30 minutes.

NOTE: See recipe video for example of what the fresh raspberry filling consistency will look like when ready.

Step 2. Now preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. After that, cut each sheet of puff pastry into 4 squares. Next fill each puff pastry with 2-3 tablespoons of fresh raspberry filling. Then fold raspberry turnovers into triangles, and press edges with a fork to seal.

Step 3. To cook and serve immediately, brush melted butter on top of pastry, sprinkle on sugar, and bake for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown. Alternatively, you can also freeze raspberry turnovers and add about 10 minutes to the cooking time when baking from frozen.

TIP: A word to the wise: Let these puff pastry desserts completely cool down for about 15 minutes before eating them. The filling is very, very hot right out of the oven!

FAQs

How do you store raspberry turnovers?

If you’re making them ahead, these fresh raspberry turnovers will stay 2-3 days in the fridge. For lasting freshness, store them sealed in plastic wrap in an airtight container.

Can you freeze raspberry turnovers?

Yes! As a matter of fact, making and freezing puff pastry turnovers in batches is a great way to have them available for breakfast and dessert at a moment’s notice. Freeze the fresh raspberry turnovers individually wrapped in parchment paper. You can also freeze them spaced out on a baking sheet then transfer them to a bag. Do not brush with an egg wash before freezing them.

How do you bake frozen raspberry turnovers?

Frozen puff pastry turnovers taste just as great as fresh turnovers! To bake frozen turnovers, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Then brush with an egg wash or add a pat of butter to the top of the turnovers and bake for about 25 minutes or until golden brown on top.

How do you thicken the raspberry turnovers?

This recipe is for fresh raspberry turnovers without cornstarch. To thicken the filling faster, mix one tablespoon of cornstarch with one quarter cup of water, then pour the mixture into the fresh raspberries during the first step.

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Final tips for making raspberry turnovers

• Egg wash before baking. To bake frozen turnovers, first preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Then brush with an egg wash or add a pat of butter to the top of the turnovers. Next bake for about 25 minutes or until golden brown on top.
• Freeze and store. Homemade raspberry turnovers are a puff pastry dessert you can freeze in large batches, then serve as a treat or for a sweet brunch dish.
• Try different fruits. This easy raspberry turnover recipe can be adapted for other fruits. Apples, cherries, blueberries, and strawberries are great puff pastry turnover options. Use the same method of cooking down the fresh fruit with sugar on the stove. If you’re looking for a shortcut or making puff pastry turnovers out of season, jam turnovers are a great alternative. So are these cherry pie turnovers with pie crust or these mini apple hand pies.

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Fresh Raspberry Puff Pastry Turnovers Recipe (Sip Bite Go)

Easy to freeze and bake for a quick breakfast or weeknight treat, raspberry turnovers are sure to be your new favorite puff pastry dessert.

Course Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes

Total Time 55 minutes

Servings 8 turnovers

Calories 438 kcal

Author Jenna Passaro

Ingredients

Filling

• 2½ cups raspberries fresh
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ tsp cinnamon ground

Pastry

• 2 sheets puff pastry
• 2 tbsp butter melted
• 1 tbsp sugar optional

Instructions

1. Make the filling. Add raspberries, sugar, vanilla and cinnamon to a large pan over medium heat. Stir regularly as the raspberries break down and form a thick jam, about 20-30 minutes. See recipe video for example of what the fresh raspberry filling consistency will look like when ready.
2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut each sheet of puff pastry into 4 squares. Fill puff pastry with 2-3 tablespoons of fresh raspberry filling. Fold raspberry turnovers into triangles, and press edges with a fork to seal.
3. To cook and serve immediately, brush melted butter on top of pastry, sprinkle on sugar, and bake for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown. Alternatively, freeze raspberry turnovers and add ~10 minutes to the cooking time when baking from frozen.
4. This recipe is for fresh raspberry turnovers without cornstarch. To thicken the filling faster, mix one tablespoon of cornstarch with one quarter cup of water and pour the mixture into the fresh raspberries during the first step.

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

• Thicken with cornstarch. This recipe is for fresh raspberry turnovers without cornstarch. To thicken the filling faster, mix one tablespoon of cornstarch with one quarter cup of water and pour the mixture into the fresh raspberries during the first step.
• Egg wash before baking. To bake frozen turnovers, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Brush with an egg wash or add a pat of butter to the top of the turnovers and bake for ~25 minutes or until golden brown on top.
• Freeze and store. Homemade raspberry turnovers are a puff pastry dessert you can freeze in large batches and serve as a treat or for a sweet brunch dish.
• Try different fruits. This easy raspberry turnover recipe can be adapted for other fruits. Apples, cherries, blueberries, and strawberries are great puff pastry turnover options. Use the same method of cooking down the fresh fruit with sugar on the stove. If you’re looking for a shortcut or making puff pastry turnovers out of season, jam turnovers are a great alternative. So are these cherry pie turnovers with pie crust.

I’d love to see your beautiful turnovers!! Find me @sipbitego.com on Instagram and #sipbitego.

Nutrition Facts

Fresh Raspberry Puff Pastry Turnovers Recipe (Sip Bite Go)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 438 Calories from Fat 234

% Daily Value*

Fat 26g40%

Saturated Fat 8g50%

Trans Fat 1g

Cholesterol 8mg3%

Sodium 178mg8%

Potassium 96mg3%

Carbohydrates 46g15%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 16g18%

Protein 5g10%

Vitamin A 101IU2%

Vitamin C 10mg12%

Calcium 18mg2%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.