Description
Flaky Peach Turnovers with Cinnamon-Spiced Filling Buttery puff pastry wrapped around tender, spiced peaches.
Ingredients
Peach Filling:
- 1½ cups fresh peaches, peeled and diced
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Assembly:
- 1 package frozen puff pastry (2 sheets), thawed
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 2 tablespoons coarse sugar
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare filling: Combine diced peaches, both sugars, cornstarch, lemon juice, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl. Mix gently and set aside for 15 minutes.
- Prepare pastry: Preheat oven to 400°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment. Cut each thawed puff pastry sheet into 4 equal squares.
- Assemble: Place 2 tablespoons peach filling in center of each square. Brush edges with beaten egg. Fold diagonally to form triangles, pressing edges to seal. Crimp with fork.
- Finish: Brush tops with remaining egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
- Bake: 18-20 minutes until golden and puffed. Cool on baking sheet 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack.
- Serve: Dust with powdered sugar before serving warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For firmer texture, chill assembled turnovers 15 minutes before baking
- Store covered at room temperature 2 days or refrigerate up to 1 week
- Freeze unbaked turnovers up to 3 months; bake directly from frozen with extra 2-3 minutes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes