ππ₯ Peach Turnovers
These Peach Turnovers are a delightful bakery-style treat made with buttery, flaky pastry filled with sweet cinnamon peaches and finished with a simple glaze. Theyβre perfect for breakfast, brunch, dessert, or a cozy afternoon snack.
Recipe Overview
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20β25 minutes
- Total Time: About 45 minutes
- Servings: 8 turnovers
Ingredients
Peach Filling
- 3 cups fresh peaches, peeled and diced
(or frozen peaches, thawed and drained) - ΒΌ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ΒΌ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Pinch of salt
Pastry
- 1 package puff pastry (2 sheets), thawed
- 1 egg + 1 tablespoon water (egg wash)
Vanilla Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2β3 tablespoons milk
- Β½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Prepare the Peach Filling
- Add peaches, sugars, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, salt, and cornstarch to a saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat for 5β8 minutes, stirring until peaches soften and the filling thickens.
- Cool completely before assembling.
2. Prepare the Pastry
- Preheat oven to 400Β°F (200Β°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut each puff pastry sheet into 4 squares (8 total).
3. Fill & Fold
- Place a spoonful of peach filling in the center of each square.
- Fold pastry diagonally to form a triangle.
- Press edges with a fork to seal.
- Brush tops with egg wash.
- Cut a small slit on top for steam to escape.
4. Bake
- Bake for 20β25 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
- Cool slightly before glazing.
5. Add Glaze
Mix:
- Powdered sugar
- Milk
- Vanilla
Drizzle over warm turnovers.
Serving Suggestions
Enjoy with:
π¦ Vanilla ice cream
β Coffee or tea
π― Extra honey drizzle
π₯ Cold milk
π Fresh berries
Tips for Perfect Peach Turnovers
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Keep puff pastry cold for the flakiest layers.
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Donβt overfillβthe filling can leak out.
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Let peach filling cool before adding to pastry.
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Add a little almond extract for a bakery-style flavor.
Storage
- Room Temperature: Best eaten within 1 day.
- Refrigerator: Store up to 4 days.
- Freezer: Freeze baked turnovers for up to 2 months.
- Reheat: Warm in the oven or air fryer to restore crispiness.
Approximate Nutrition (Per Turnover)
- Calories: 320
- Protein: 5 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fat: 16 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 20 g
Delicious Variations π
π₯§ Peach Cream Cheese Turnovers: Add sweetened cream cheese beneath the peach filling.
π Peach Apple Turnovers: Mix diced apples with peaches.
π° Almond Peach Turnovers: Add sliced almonds and almond extract.
π― Brown Butter Peach Turnovers: Use brown butter in the filling for a richer flavor.
These peach turnovers are crispy, buttery, fruity, and filled with warm cinnamon peach goodnessβa homemade pastry that tastes straight from a bakery. πβ¨