Description
Peach turnovers are a sweet and flaky pastry filled with a warm, spiced peach mixture—perfect for dessert, brunch, or a summer gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter (cubed)
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 3 large ripe peaches (peeled, pitted, diced)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 1 tablespoon milk
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add cold water, mixing until a dough forms. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- In a saucepan, combine diced peaches, sugar, cornstarch, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook over medium heat, stirring until thickened. Let cool completely.
- Roll out dough on a floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into 5×5-inch squares.
- Place a spoonful of cooled filling in the center of each square. Fold diagonally to form a triangle. Seal edges with a fork.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place turnovers on the baking sheet. Brush tops with egg wash (egg mixed with milk).
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown. Let cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
Use cold butter and chill the dough to ensure flakiness. Let the filling cool before assembling to prevent soggy pastry. Avoid overfilling to reduce leaks during baking.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 turnover
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: peach turnover recipe, homemade turnovers, peach dessert, fruit pastries, summer treats