1. Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to the temperature specified on the puff pastry package.
2. Make Banana Filling: a. In a bowl, mix together mashed bananas, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Set aside.
3. Prepare Puff Pastry: a. Lightly flour a clean surface and unfold the thawed puff pastry sheets. b. Cut each sheet into squares or rectangles, depending on your preference and the size you desire.
4. Fill the Puff Pastry: a. Spoon a portion of the banana filling onto one half of each pastry square or rectangle, leaving some space around the edges. b. Fold the other half of the pastry over the filling to create a turnover. c. Use a fork to seal the edges by pressing down.
5. Brush with Egg Wash:
- In a small bowl, beat the egg. Brush the tops of the turnovers with the egg wash. This gives them a golden-brown finish.
6. Bake:
- Place the turnovers on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven according to the puff pastry package instructions or until they are golden brown and puffed up.
7. Cool:
- Allow the banana turnovers to cool on a wire rack.
8. Dust with Powdered Sugar (Optional):
- If desired, dust the cooled turnovers with powdered sugar before serving.
9. Enjoy:
- Serve the banana turnovers warm and enjoy this delicious and easy-to-make pastry treat!
These banana turnovers are a delightful way to enjoy the sweetness of ripe bananas encased in flaky puff pastry. They can be enjoyed as a snack, dessert, or even as a breakfast pastry.