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Guava Turnovers (Pastelillos de Guayaba)

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     When I was little girl one of my favorites desserts was Guava turnovers. In those days you could only have them at the bakery. I always remember the first time I stepped in "La Sol de Borinquen" (the name of my hometown bakery) I didn't know that many pastries and cakes existed. It was like a dream.                                                          Through the years as I learned more about baking, I began missing all the pastries from my childhood.  I decided to do some research to see if I could make some. One day I was looking in the freezer section of my local supermarket and I discovered puff pastry sheets and realized I could make my own Guava turnovers at home. I made the guava turnovers for my children, and they love them. The time doing research and experimenting was worth it, my price was to see my...