Raisin Turnovers Recipe

Summary

CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient

Ingredients

 Seedless raisins1 3/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Water1 3/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Orange juice1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Firmly packed brown sugar1/3 Cup (16 tbs)
 1 tablespoon Minute Tapioca
 Cinnamon1/2 Teaspoon
 Salt1/4 Teaspoon
 Vinegar1 Tablespoon
 Butter/Margarine1 Tablespoon
 Orange rind2 Teaspoon, grated
 Pastry for two crust 9 inch pie

Directions

Combine raisins, water, and orange juice in saucepan.
Bring to a boil and boil 5 minutes.
Then add sugar, tapioca, cinnamon, and salt.
Cook and stir until mixture again comes to a boil.
Remove from heat.
Add vinegar, butter, and orange rind; blend.
Cool.
Roll out pastry very thin (less than 1/8 inch thick) and cut into 6-inch circles or 5-inch squares.
Moisten edges with cold water.
Place about 3 tablespoons filling on one side of each circle or square, fold over, and seal edges with floured fork.
Brush lightly with cream, if desired.
With sharp knife, make slits in top of each turnover to permit escape of steam.
Bake in hot oven (425°F.) about 20 minutes.
Serve with prepared Dream Whip, whipped cream, or ice cream, if desired.
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