Peach Turnovers Recipe
Homemade peach turnovers made with flaky puff pastry and a warm cinnamon peach filling, topped with a sweet vanilla glaze — a quick, bakery-style dessert ready in 30 minutes.
Print Pin Servings: 8 turnovers
Calories: 295kcal
Cost: $8
Equipment
- 2 Rimmed baking sheets Heavy-duty to prevent warping; line with parchment
- 1 roll Parchment paper Prevents sticking, easy cleanup
- 1 Medium saucepan For cooking the peach filling
- 1 Sharp knife or pizza cutter For cutting pastry squares evenly
- 1 Pastry brush For applying egg wash
- 1 Fork For sealing pastry edges
- 1 Wire cooling rack To cool turnovers without soggy bottoms
- 2 Mixing bowls One for filling, one for egg wash
- 1 Wooden spoon or spatula For stirring filling
- 1 Small whisk For glaze
- 1 Rolling Pin To fix pastry cracks if needed
Ingredients
For the Peach Filling
- 3 cups fresh peaches, peeled and diced or 2 cans of peaches, drained and chopped
- ⅓ cup brown sugar adds deep caramel sweetness
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch thickens the filling
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon adds warm spice
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg enhances peach flavor
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice brightens the taste
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract rounds out flavor
For the Turnovers
- 2 sheets frozen puff pastry dough thaw overnight in fridge
- 1 large egg, beaten for egg wash
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar sprinkled on top before baking
For the Vanilla Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar sifted for smooth texture
- 2 tablespoons milk adjust for consistency
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract adds flavor to glaze
Instructions
- Combine peaches, brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a saucepan. Cook 5–7 minutes until thickened, then stir in lemon juice and vanilla. Cool completely.
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut puff pastry into 8 squares and add 2–3 tablespoon of cooled filling to each.
- Brush edges with egg, fold into triangles, and seal with a fork. Cut small slits on top and sprinkle sugar.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes on sheet, then 10 minutes on rack.
- Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to make glaze. Drizzle over warm turnovers and serve.
Notes
- Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Nutrition
Serving: 120g | Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 130mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg