https://youtu.be/UlIhb6XJYx0

Ingredients

• 1 pastry dough prepared (or you can check out my Chicken Pot Pie recipe to see how)
• 1 cup ripe mango (about 1 large mango cut into cubes)
• 1 teaspoon corn starch
• a pinch of salt
• a pinch of cinnamon (optional)
• a pinch of nutmeg
• 2 – 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f
• in a skillet on low heat, add in all ingredients with the exception of the vanilla extract. mix well until combined
• cook until softened (roughly 3-4 minutes)
• once cooked, turn of heat and add vanilla extract. mix well.
• allow the mango mixture to cool completely.
• on a lightly floured counter top, add puff pastry dough. cut into desired shapes and size.
• add about 1 teaspoon of the mango mixture to the center of one side to the cut dough and fold the other side over it, making sure to crimp (seal) the edges together using a little water.
• place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and place in freezer to rest for 20-30 minutes.
• remove and egg wash the top. bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
• once baked, remove from the oven and allow to cool in the baking sheet for a few minutes.
• remove and place on rack to cool completely before serving
• enjoy!

https://youtu.be/UlIhb6XJYx0

Now that you have tried this delicious Mango Turnover recipe, here are some similar ones to try:

Meat Pocket Grenadian Style

Chicken Pot Pie

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• homemade puff pastry or store bought one can be used (to see how i make puff pastry from scratch, check out my beef wellington recipe)
• 1 cup grated cheese ( i used cheddar)
• 1 teaspoon dry basil
• 1 teaspoon dry parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon dry small thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne/black pepper
• 1 glove garlic grated
• 1 teaspoon mustard
• 1 egg (for egg wash )
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder for a vibrant color once baked

Ingredients

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f

• in a large bowl, place grated cheese, basil, parsley, thyme, cayenne and mustard. mix until combined and set aside.
• on a lightly floured counter top, place pastry dough. lightly dust the dough with flour and roll out to desired length (about 6 inches in length. shouldn’t be too thick or too thin). cut into circular, square or rectangle shapes. using a teaspoon, add cheese paste/filling in the middle (about 1/2 teaspoon to 1 teaspoon depending on the shape and length of the pie dough. seal edges with water. pick up half of the dough and place it over the filling neatly and press the sides together. take a fork and pressed together.
• once done, place in refrigerator for about 10 minutes to chill. while pies are chilling, place egg and turmeric in a small bowl and whisk until completely combined. after 10 minutes remove from refrigerator and using a scissors make cuts or incisions on the top of the pies
• using a pastry brush, brush the top of the pies with the egg wash mixture. place in preheated oven to bake for about 20-30 minutes
• once baked, remove from oven and allow to cool serving
• enjoy!

*Please note that the same pastry dough used for the wellington is the same one that can be used for meat pies etc.

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