Pear Turnovers - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 ripe pears (can substitute peaches)
1/4 c. sugar
1/2 lb. puff pastry dough
1 egg yolk and 2 Tbsp. water (for egg wash)
ground black pepper
creme fraiche (garnish)

Preparation

Roll out the dough to 1/8-inch thickness; cut out four 6-inch circles.
Brush the edges with egg wash.
Slice the pears very thin; add sugar and 2 or 3 turns from the peppermill.
Toss the mixture in a bowl.
Divide the pear mixture in equal amounts and place in center of each dough circle.
Fold the top over the bottom; press the edge and seal.
Brush egg wash over the turnovers and bake at 425\u00b0 for 20 minutes.
Serve warm with creme fraiche on the side.