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Easy Golden Peach Turnovers: A Sweet and Simple Delight
If you’re looking for a quick, delicious, and impressive dessert, look no further than Easy Golden Peach Turnovers. These delightful pastries are bursting with sweet, juicy peach filling wrapped in a golden, flaky puff pastry crust. With just a handful of ingredients and a few simple steps, you can create a treat that feels both homemade and gourmet. Whether you’re serving them for breakfast, brunch, or as an after-dinner dessert, these peach turnovers are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
The Easy Golden Peach Turnovers combine the best of both worlds: the rich, buttery taste of flaky puff pastry and the natural sweetness of fresh or canned peaches. They’re a perfect way to make use of ripe summer fruit or enjoy the taste of peaches year-round.
Let’s dive into why this recipe is so irresistible and how you can make these golden, flaky turnovers in no time!
Why You’ll Love Easy Golden Peach Turnovers
- Quick and Simple: With just a few ingredients and minimal prep time, you can have these turnovers baking in the oven in less than 30 minutes.
- Flaky, Buttery Crust: The puff pastry gives these turnovers a wonderfully flaky and buttery texture that contrasts beautifully with the sweet peach filling.
- Versatile: Whether you’re making them with fresh, canned, or frozen peaches, you can enjoy these turnovers year-round. They’re also easily customizable—add cinnamon, nutmeg, or other fruits to make them your own.
- Perfectly Portion-Sized: These turnovers are the perfect handheld size, making them easy to serve at parties, pack for picnics, or enjoy as a quick breakfast or snack.
Ingredients for Easy Golden Peach Turnovers
This recipe keeps things simple, using ingredients you likely already have on hand. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 1 sheet puff pastry (store-bought, thawed)
- 2 cups fresh peaches, diced (or 1 can of peach pie filling)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional, depending on sweetness of peaches)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional, for extra flavor)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (to thicken the filling)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional, to enhance peach flavor)
- 1 egg (for egg wash, optional for golden color)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
How to Make Easy Golden Peach Turnovers
1. Prepare the Peach Filling
Start by preparing the peach filling. If you’re using fresh peaches, peel and dice them into small chunks. You can also use canned peach slices, just make sure to drain and chop them into smaller pieces.
Place the peaches in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice (if using). Stir the mixture and cook for about 5 minutes, until the peaches soften and release their juices.
Add the cornstarch to the mixture to help thicken the filling. Stir continuously for another 2-3 minutes until the mixture has thickened and becomes syrupy. Remove the pan from the heat and set the peach filling aside to cool.
2. Prepare the Puff Pastry
While the peach filling cools, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent the turnovers from sticking.
Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. If the pastry is too thick, gently roll it out to an even thickness (about 1/8 inch). Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the dough into 4 equal squares (or more if you want smaller turnovers).
3. Assemble the Turnovers
Place a generous spoonful of the cooled peach filling in the center of each puff pastry square. Be careful not to overfill, as the filling can leak out during baking.
Fold each square diagonally to form a triangle. Press the edges of the dough together gently to seal, ensuring there are no gaps. You can use a fork to crimp the edges for an added decorative touch.
4. Add the Egg Wash (Optional)
For a beautifully golden and glossy finish, lightly beat the egg and brush it over the top of each turnover. This step is optional, but it adds a lovely shine and makes the turnovers even more appetizing.
5. Bake the Turnovers
Place the turnovers on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they are spaced apart so they have room to puff up. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the turnovers are golden brown and puffed up.
Once baked, remove the turnovers from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack for a few minutes before serving.
6. Serve and Enjoy
To finish, you can dust the turnovers with a little powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness, or serve them as-is. The turnovers are delicious warm, but they also taste great at room temperature.
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