Fillings: Keep your options open

May 16, 2012 at 7:06PM
Cherries make for a tasty filling, but there are plenty of other options.
Cherries make for a tasty filling, but there are plenty of other options. (Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Don't stop at cherries. Fruit, nuts and cheeses work well for a sweet turnover. And then there are the savory options.

Sweet

Blueberries or blackberries • Apple with cinnamon • Pear • Apricot • Prune • Date or fig • Lemon curd • Nutella (hazelnut spread) • Flavored cream cheese

Savory

Mushrooms • Caramelized onions and blue cheese • Pesto and goat cheese

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