Pear Cranberry Turnovers

Directions

• 1

  Melt butter in a large skillet and stir in pears; cook on medium heat, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. 

• 2

  Add brown sugar, lemon juice, spice, ginger, and salt to the skillet; cook on medium heat, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes. 

• 3

  Stir in cranberries into the saucepot. 

• 4

  Combine water and cornstarch and pour into the skillet; cook until thickened, stirring constantly, about 1 minute.  Cool completely, about 30 minutes 

• 5

  Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400F. Prepare 2 large, rimmed baking sheets with parchment. 

• 6

  Trim each sheet to a square 4 ½” x 4 ½" then cut again in 4 squares. Repair any cracks as needed by pressing together. 

• 7

  Place about ¼ cup cooked fruit in the center of each square, brush water on the edges and fold over from corner to corner into a triangle and press edges together to seal and place on prepared sheets.  Use a fork to complete the seal. 

• 8

  Bake in preheated oven, until golden, 20-25 minutes. 

• 9

  Remove from pan and place on a cooling rack until slightly cool. 

• 10

  Drizzle with glaze, if desired.