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CHEDDAR DRIED PLUM TURNOVERS

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients
Filling:

• 2 cups (about 12 ounces) pitted dried plums
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel

Pastry:
• 1 package (11 ounces) pie crust mix
• 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 1 egg, beaten


Preparation
Heat oven to 400°F.

For Filling:
In food processor or blender, process dried plums, warm water and nutmeg until almost smooth, pulsing on and off and scraping sides of container as needed.
Stir in lemon peel; set aside.

For Pastry:
In bowl combine pie crust mix and cheese.
Add cold water, tossing until evenly moistened.

Form dough into 12 equal balls.
For each turnover, roll a ball of dough into a 5-inch circle.
Place 2 tablespoons of Filling onto center of each circle.
Lightly brush egg onto edge of circle.
Fold in half and pinch edge to seal completely.
Transfer to ungreased baking sheets; lightly brush top with additional egg and prick several times with fork.
Bake 18 to 22 minutes or until light brown and crisp.
Transfer to rack to cool.
Serve warm or at room temperature.

Tip:
- After cooling, turnovers may be wrapped and frozen. Thaw before unwrapping. If desired, reheat in 350º oven for about 10 minutes.

Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories  267 
Cholesterol  27mg 
% of Calories from Fat  41% 
Fat  12g 
Sodium  246mg 
Carbohydrates  34g 
Protein  5g 
Fiber  3g 

California Dried Plum Board - www.californiadriedplums.org
 

 

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