Blueberry Turnovers are made with store-bought puff pastry for a quick and easy dessert that tastes like summer in every bite. Filled with a juicy homemade blueberry filling and wrapped in flaky pastry, they’re perfect for brunch, snacking, or a simple sweet treat.
If you’ve got a box of puff pastry in the freezer and a pint of blueberries, you’re halfway to one of my favorite no-fuss summer desserts. These classic blueberry puff pastry turnovers are golden, flaky, and just sweet enough to feel like a treat.
I love making these during blueberry season when berries are plump and bursting with flavor, but honestly, frozen blueberries work beautifully, too! Be sure to check out the variations below for some ways to mix it up.
Looking for more easy berry recipes? Try my simple Blueberry Toast that makes a fabulous breakfast, Blueberry Lemon Puff Pastry Blossoms for a special occasion, or lighten things up with a Caramelized Peach & Blueberry Salad.
Ingredients
- Puff pastry sheets
- Fresh or frozen blueberries
- Sugar
- Cornstarch
- Lemon juice
- Lemon zest
- Vanilla extract
- Egg (for egg wash)
- Optional: coarse sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
Preheat & prep.
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Make the filling.
In a small saucepan, combine blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, lemon zest. Simmer over medium heat for 5–7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the berries burst and the mixture thickens slightly. Stir in vanilla. Let cool.
Cut the pastry.
Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Cut each sheet into 6 equal squares.
Fill & fold.
Spoon a heaping tablespoon of blueberry filling onto one corner of each square. Try not to overfill. Fold over to form a triangle. Press the edges with a fork to seal.
Egg wash & bake.
Place turnovers on the prepared sheet. Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar, if using. Bake for 15-17 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.
Cool & enjoy.
Let cool for 5–10 minutes before serving—they’ll be hot inside!
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Storage
Store completely cooled leftover turnovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 1–2 days. Reheat in a toaster oven or air fryer for best texture. You can also freeze unbaked turnovers and bake straight from frozen, just add a few extra minutes to the bake time.
Variations & Substitutions
- Ginger-laced. Try adding some chopped, candied ginger to the blueberry mixture.
- Herbaceous. Basil, thyme and mint all pair beautifully with blueberries! Stir a tablespoon of chopped, fresh herbs into the thickened blueberry mixture while it cools.
- Mixed berry: Use a combo of raspberries, blackberries, or strawberries for a fruit medley.
- Glazed Mix powdered sugar with lemon juice and drizzle over cooled turnovers.
- Cream cheese filling: Add a dollop of sweetened cream cheese under the fruit for a richer treat.
