Ginger Pear Turnovers #SpringSweetsWeek

This post is sponsored in conjunction with #SpringSweetsWeek. I received product samples from sponsor companies to help in the creation of the #SpringSweetsWeek recipes. All opinions are mine alone.
Ginger Pear Turnovers serve fresh ginger and Butterscotch Pears wrapped in flaky puff pastry. Easy dessert idea, breakfast, or after school treat.

Welcome to #SpringSweetsWeek 2022 hosted by Heather from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks!   Flowers are starting to bloom, the weather is getting warmer, and we’re celebrating with spring sweets and a fun giveaway!   This year 22 food bloggers from around the country are sharing over 75 sweet recipes that are perfect for spring.  So say bye bye to the snow and cold weather and get ready to enjoy amazing spring treats like cupcakes, cookies, pies, dessert boards, and even a few beverages!  Our #SpringSweetsWeek sponsors are helping us give away some great prizes.  Thank you to Dixie Crystals, Melissa’s Produce, Anolon, Sweets & Treats, Taylor and Colledge, and Nairn’s for your generosity.  We have an incredible giveaway with six amazing prizes and would love if you would take a moment to read about it here and the prizes that you can win!

Don’t forget to enter in the Rafflecopter below!

Thanks Dixie Crystals,Anolon and Melissa’s Produce for being delicious Spring Sweets Week Event Sponsors for this dish!
Frozen puff pastry sheets make this dessert so easy. Thaw according to package directions.
Mincing fresh ginger blends better into the filling. Butterscotch Pears take a bit longer to cook than apples do to cook.
Remember to cool the filling completely before adding to the pastry squares.
ginger pear turnover
Ginger Pear Turnover
Close the edges with a fork. Slicing small holes in the top allows steam to escape and keeps the pastry flaky.
Brush with egg wash to add shine!
Ginger Pear Turnover
A drizzle of glaze is a must!

Ginger Pear Turnovers

Ginger Pear Turnovers

Ginger Pear Turnovers

Servings 8 each

Ingredients
  

  • 2 sheet puff pastry
  • 2 each Butterscotch Pears, peeled , diced (about 2 cups) (I used Melissa's)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons apple juice
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 each egg whisked with a few drops of water for egg wash

Instructions
 

filling

  • Whisk together cornstarch and apple juice. Set aside. Bring butter, pears, ginger and salt to a boil. Reduce heat to low-medium and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until pears begin to soften, about 6-8 minutes. Do not overcook. Remove softened pears from heat and stir in cornstarch mixture. Return to heat and cook until thickened, about 1 minute.
    Cool completely before using.

assemble

  • Thaw pastry according to package directions. Lightly dust pastry sheets with flour. Roll each sheet into an 11 to 12-inch square, Cut each sheet into 4 squares. Place 1/4 cup filling
    in the center of each square. brush edges with egg wash, Fold dough over filling into a triangle. Gently press the edges together with a fork.
    Cut 2 or 3 small slits into the top of the turnover to allow steam to escape. Place  turnovers onto parchment lined baking sheet. Brush tops of pastry with egg wash. Bake for approximately 20 minutes until crust turns brown and flaky and sounds hollow when gently tapped. Remove finished turnover and allow to cool a bit before glazing if desired.

Ginger Pear Turnovers

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Key Lime Tassies #SpringSweetsWeek

This post is sponsored in conjunction with #SpringSweetsWeek. I received product samples from sponsor companies to help in the creation of the #SpringSweetsWeek recipes. All opinions are mine alone.

Key Lime Tassies serve key lime pies in a fun new way!  Bite-sized cookies packed with tart, sweet key lime with a soft, toasty meringue top.

key lime pie tassies

Welcome to #SpringSweetsWeek 2022 hosted by Heather from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks!   Flowers are starting to bloom, the weather is getting warmer, and we’re celebrating with spring sweets and a fun giveaway!   This year 22 food bloggers from around the country are sharing over 75 sweet recipes that are perfect for spring.  So say bye bye to the snow and cold weather and get ready to enjoy amazing spring treats like cupcakes, cookies, pies, dessert boards, and even a few beverages!  Our #SpringSweetsWeek sponsors are helping us give away some great prizes.  Thank you to Dixie Crystals, Melissa’s Produce, Anolon, Sweets & Treats, Taylor and Colledge, and Nairn’s for your generosity.  We have an incredible giveaway with six amazing prizes and would love if you would take a moment to read about it here and the prizes that you can win!

Don’t forget to enter in the Rafflecopter below!

Thanks Dixie Crystals and Melissa’s Produce for being delicious Spring Sweets Week Event Sponsors for this dish!

My recipe starts with a cream cheese cookie crust. Form the soft dough into 24 balls. Chill for a few minutes. Press balls into ungreased mini muffin cups to fill bottom and sides. Bake cups for 9 minutes. Crust should just be beginning to brown.

key lime pie tassies crust

 

Fill cups with about 1 teaspoon of filling. Bake cookies for an additional 5 minutes.

Top hot pudding with meringue. Be careful to completely cover top of tassies with meringue right up to the crust. Bake about 5 to 7 minutes until meringue browns and cookie is completely baked. Cool at room temperature before refrigerating.

key lime pie tassies

key lime pie tassies

Key Lime Pie Tassies

Key Lime Tassies

Key Lime Pie Tassies

5 from 1 vote
Servings 24 cookies

Ingredients
  

crust

  • 1/2 cup softened butter
  • 3 ounces cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons sugar (I used Dixie Crystals)
  • 1 cup flour

filling

  • 2 egg yolks
  • 2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed key lime juice (I used Melissa's Produce)

meringue

  • 3 egg whites
  • 1/4 cup sugar (I used Dixie Crystals)

Instructions
 

crust

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Beat together butter, cream cheese and sugar. add flour to form a soft dough. Form into 24 balls.
    Chill for a few minutes. Press balls into ungreased mini muffin cups to fill bottom and sides. Bake cups for 9 minutes. Crust should just be beginning to brown.

filling

  • While crust bakes, prepare filling. Stir together egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk and key lime juice  Fill cups with about 1 teaspoon of filling. Bake for an additional 5 minutes.

meringue

  • Prepare meringue while filling bakes. Beat egg whites on medium speed until foamy., about 1 minute. Beat in sugar a little at a time, scrape down sides as needed. Turn up mixer to high and beat whites into stiff peaks.
    Top hot pudding with meringue. Be careful to completely cover top of tassies with meringue right up to the crust. Bake about 5 to 7 minutes until meringue browns and cookie is completely baked. Cool at room temperature before refrigerating.

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Thank you #SpringSweetsWeek Sponsors: Dixie Crystals, Anolon, Sweets & Treats, Melissa’s Produce, Taylor and Colledge, and Nairn’s for providing the prizes free of charge. These companies also provided the bloggers with samples and product to use for #SpringSweetsWeek recipes. All opinions are my own. The #SpringSweetsWeek giveaway is open to residents of the United States who are 18 years of age or older. All entries for the winner will be checked and verified. By entering you give the right to use your name and likeness. The number of entries received determines the odds of winning. Six (6) winners will be selected. The prize packages will be sent directly from the giveaway sponsors. The #SpringSweetsWeek Bloggers are not responsible for the fulfillment or delivery of the prize packages. Bloggers hosting this giveaway and their immediate family members in their household cannot enter or win the giveaway. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter or any other social channel mentioned in the #SpringSweetsWeek posts or entry.

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Orange Unicorn Doughnuts #SpringSweetsWeek

This post is sponsored in conjunction with #SpringSweetsWeek. I received product samples from sponsor companies to help in the creation of the #SpringSweetsWeek recipes. All opinions are mine alone.
spring sweets week
Welcome to #SpringSweetsWeek 2022 hosted by Heather from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks!   Flowers are starting to bloom, the weather is getting warmer, and we’re celebrating with spring sweets and a fun giveaway!   This year 22 food bloggers from around the country are sharing over 75 sweet recipes that are perfect for spring.  So say bye bye to the snow and cold weather and get ready to enjoy amazing spring treats like cupcakes, cookies, pies, dessert boards, and even a few beverages!  Our #SpringSweetsWeek sponsors are helping us give away some great prizes.  Thank you to Dixie Crystals, Melissa’s Produce, Anolon, Sweets & Treats, Taylor and Colledge, and Nairn’s for your generosity.  We have an incredible giveaway with six amazing prizes and would love if you would take a moment to read about it and the prizes that you can win!
Prize #1:  A $100 gift card to Melissa’s Produce + a 3 month produce subscription.

A display of fruit

One winner will receive a $100 gift card to buy the freshest produce around!  Melissa’s has everything from common apples and oranges to exotic passion fruit and rambutans.  The winner will also receive a stunning selection of the most delicious produce around once a month for 3 months.  At Melissa’s Produce, the produce is selected at their peak perfection and packed by hand to ensure a safe arrival.   A $224 value.

Prize #2:  A candy making kit from Dixie Crystals

A candy making kit

Perfect for the candy making novice or even the most advanced candy maker!  Dixie Crystals is providing one winner with everything they need to make candy.  The winner will receive a waterproof candy thermometer, silicone candy molds, and stainless steel double boiler.  A $50 value.

Prize #3:  A 5 piece Bakeware set from Anolon

5 piece Anolon bakeware set

Create dozens of bakeshop treats from gooey bar cookies to peanut butter and chocolate brownies to banana nut bread and more with all of the essentials in an expertly curated nonstick bakeware set. This bakeware is designed to stand up to the rigors of everyday baking with the convenience craved by creative bakers.  This 5 piece baking set includes Two 9-Inch Round Cake Pans, a 9-Inch Square Cake Pan, a 14-Inch x 16-Inch Cookie Sheet, and a 11-Inch x 14-Inch Cooling Rack.  A $65 value.

Prize #4:  An assorted box of baking supplies from Sweets & Treats

Sweets & Treats Cupcakes

Sweets & Treats will provide one winner with an assorted box of baking supplies including liners, sprinkles, toppers, and other fun baking supplies.  Sweets & Treats has the best selection of cupcake liners, cupcake topper, paper straws, and molds.

Prize #5:  A Selection of three extract pastes from Taylor and Colledge.

Taylor & Colledge

One winner will receive a selection of extracts to include almond, lemon, and lavender. In 1897, Taylor & Colledge won its first award for excellence in vanilla. Since then, the Taylor & Colledge commitment for unsurpassed quality has earned its reputation as one of the world’s finest producers of vanilla.

Prize #6:  A selection of three flavors of Gluten Free Grahams from Nairn’s.

Nairn's

One winner will receive a box of each Nairn’s Original, Chocolate Chip, Stem Ginger Oat Grahams.  Nairn’s has been baking oats since 1896. They use simple, natural, and wholesome ingredients in their products.

I’m starting off #SpringSweetsWeek with a easy cake doughnut recipe!

Orange Unicorn Doughnuts get its flavor from fresh squeezed Cara Cara orange juice and a bit of zest too! Fanciful sprinkles make Unicorn colors pop!
Orange Unicorn DoughnutsThese cake doughnuts have intense orange flavor. I added Cara Cara juice to both the doughnut and the glaze. A bit of zest in the glaze gave it more orange flavor and a beautiful orange color.

Sweets & Treats sprinkles let you turn any dish into a colorful treat. These colors say unicorn to me!

Special thanks to Dixie CrystalsMelissa’s Produce, and Sweets & Treats for sponsoring this post!

Orange Unicorn Doughnuts
Make the batter easy to spoon but not runny. Fill the doughnut tray about 1/2 to 3/4 full.
Orange Unicorn Doughnuts
Bake the doughnuts for about 8 to 10 minutes at 400 degrees. Your doughnuts are ready when it lightly springs back when gently pressed.
Orange Unicorn Doughnuts
Dip the cooled doughnuts in the homemade orange glaze. Sprinkle immediately with sprinkles.
Orange Unicorn Doughnuts
Orange Unicorn Doughnuts
Orange Unicorn Doughnuts

Orange Unicorn Doughnuts

Orange Unicorn Doughnuts

Orange Unicorn Doughnuts

5 from 1 vote
Servings 9 each

Ingredients
  

doughnut

  • 1 1/4 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar I used Dixie Crystals
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup milk plus 2 tablespoons
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled
  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice (I used Melissa's Cara Cara oranges)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or extract

Orange Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar (I use Dixie Crystals)
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice (I used Melissa's Cara Cara oranges)
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • sprinkles (I used Sweets & Treats)

Instructions
 

doughnuts

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Mix together, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, egg, orange juice, and vanilla.
  • Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, Spoon batter into prepared donut baking tray, filing each shape from 1/2 to 3/4 full. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until doughnuts spring back when lightly pressed. Cool in pan 3 to 4 minutes before removing doughnuts. Prepare glaze while doughnuts cool in pan.

glaze

  • Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, orange juice, zest.
  • Dip top of doughnut in glaze. Return to rack and sprinkle with sprinkles.

Monday #SpringSweetsWeek Recipes

We share recipes from #SpringSweetsWeek on Pinterest! Make sure you follow the board to see all the delicious recipes shared this week.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Thank you #SpringSweetsWeek Sponsors: Dixie Crystals, Anolon, Sweets & Treats, Melissa’s Produce, Taylor and Colledge, and Nairn’s for providing the prizes free of charge. These companies also provided the bloggers with samples and product to use for #SpringSweetsWeek recipes. All opinions are my own. The #SpringSweetsWeek giveaway is open to residents of the United States who are 18 years of age or older. All entries for the winner will be checked and verified. By entering you give the right to use your name and likeness. The number of entries received determines the odds of winning. Six (6) winners will be selected. The prize packages will be sent directly from the giveaway sponsors. The #SpringSweetsWeek Bloggers are not responsible for the fulfillment or delivery of the prize packages. Bloggers hosting this giveaway and their immediate family members in their household cannot enter or win the giveaway. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter or any other social channel mentioned in the #SpringSweetsWeek posts or entry.

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Taco Pie #PiDay #OurFamilyTable

Easy Taco Pie takes all the things we love about tacos and puts them in a quick biscuit crust. Ground beef, cheese, Pico de Gallo and a bit of  sour cream if you like. Part of #OurFamilyTable salute to Pi Day!

taco pie

I used Bisquick mix for the crust but you can use and mix you like or homemade batter.

taco pie

An 8-inch cast iron pan worked perfectly for my version of this recipe. You can use a casserole dish too if you like.

Precooking the beef ensures it’s totally cooked when put in the shell.  I like to melt shredded Colby and Jack cheese on top.

taco pie

Pico adds fresh lime to brighten the dish. I like sour cream with lime zest to top it off. Hot sauce works too. Even chipotle!

taco pie

Keep the bottom crust layer thin. Biscuit dough tends to really puff up. Check it about halfway through the bake cycle and remove a bit of dough if it seems too thick.

Taco Pie

taco pie

Taco Pie

5 from 3 votes
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

crust

  • 2 1/4 cups baking mix (I used Bisquick)
  • 2/3 cup milk

filling

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (I used a jack, colby combo)

Pico de Gallo

  • 1/2 cup diced plum tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • juice and zest from 1 lime
  • Kosher salt to taste

optional garnish

  • sour cream, hot sauce, chipotle peppers

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425. Mix together baking mix and milk. Gently press a thin layer of baking mix into an 8-inch cast iron pan. Bake 8 to 12 minutes until crust is set and golden brown. Check about halfway through and remove excess dough if necessary to thoroughly bake.
  • While crust bakes, prepare filling. Cook beef and seasoning in a medium-sized skillet over medium heat until thoroughly cooked. Add meat to baked crust. Top with cheese. Return to oven for about 5 minutes until thoroughly heated and cheese melts.
  • Prepare pico. Add all pico ingredients together in a small bowl. Stir and allow to set to blend flavors. Top cooked taco pie with pico and garnish with sour cream, zest, hot sauce, chipotle peppers if desired.

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