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Sweet Potato Turnovers

Name: Sweet Potato Turnovers
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: FILLING:; 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (without added milk and butter); 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained; 1-1/4 cups sugar; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest; 1/4 teaspoon each ground ginger, allspice and cinnamon; PASTRY:; 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup butter-flavored shortening; 5 to 6 tablespoons cold water; Milk and additional sugar

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Total Time

Prep: 40 min. Bake: 15 min.

Makes

12 servings

Updated: Oct. 02, 2022

"My family refused to eat sweet potatoes as a side dish, so I decided to serve them in tempting turnovers," remarks Doreen Kelly of Roslyn, Pennsylvania.

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Ingredients

FILLING:
2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (without added milk and butter)
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
1-1/4 cups sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon each ground ginger, allspice and cinnamon
PASTRY:
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter-flavored shortening
5 to 6 tablespoons cold water
Milk and additional sugar

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine filling ingredients. Cook over medium-low heat for 12 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Cool.
For pastry, combine the flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball.
Divide into 12 portions. On a floured surface, roll each portion into a 6-in. circle. Spoon 1/4 to 1/3 cup filling on half of each circle. Moisten edges with water; fold dough over filling and press edges with a fork to seal.
Place on greased baking sheets. Brush with milk and sprinkle with sugar. Cut slits in top. Bake at 425° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Sweet Potato Turnovers

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