Puff pastry + fresh fruit = my culinary kryptonite.
If there’s one thing I love more than a big ol’ slice of my mom’s famous German Chocolate Cake, it would be the marriage of buttery pastry and seasonal fruit. I’ll take that quick-fix combo any day of the year, especially when it comes in the form of these Easy Peach Turnovers.
“Easy” may even be an understatement here. We’re talking simple. Like store-bought puff pastry simple. And we’re letting the season’s ripest fruit do all of the talking, which means peaches can be easily swapped for apples, berries, cherries or any other fruit du jour that’s looking perfectly plump at your local grocery store.
These easy peach turnovers are like edible envelopes delivering the most delicious news. And that news is that you absolutely, positively, without a doubt can and should allow yourself to enjoy more than one turnover as a “serving.” (We use the “S” word lightly around here). So start thawing out that puff pastry and grab the peaches for summer’s biggest hit delivered in the smallest package.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups small diced peaches
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 (17.3-oz.) package frozen puff pastry (2 sheets), thawed
- Flour, for dusting work surface
- 1 large egg, whisked
- Crystal sanding sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or Silpats.
- In a large bowl, stir together the peaches, brown sugar, cinnamon and lemon juice.
- Unfold the puff pastry sheets onto a lightly floured work surface. Using a rolling pin, gently roll over the pastry to seal any perforations then cut each sheet into 4 squares.
- Using a slotted spoon, scoop a portion of the peach mixture into the center of each puff pastry square then fold the pastry across diagonally to form triangles. Using a fork, crimp together the edges then transfer the turnovers to the prepared baking sheets, spacing them at least 2 inches apart.
- Cut three small slits in the tops of each turnover then brush them with the egg. Sprinkle the turnovers with the sanding sugar (optional).
- Bake the turnovers for 15 to 18 minutes or until they’re golden brown and puffed. Transfer the turnovers to a rack to cool then serve warm or at room temperature.
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yummy delicious and perfect sweetness w/ a powder sugar dusting! easy too!
thank you
You are so welcome, Valerie! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the turnovers!
Really good, easy recipe. It is on the modest side for sugar, so if you really like sugar like me, maybe double the sugar :) solid recipe.
Followed the recipe and they turned out perfect.
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Looking forward to making them. Can you use the same direction s for apples and cherry ones.
Absolutely, Carrie! I also have a recipe for Easy Apple Turnovers: https://www.justataste.com/easy-apple-turnovers-recipe/
Want to make but! Can I use my fresh frozen peaches?
That should work, June! However, I recommend thawing the peaches and draining any excess liquid from them to prevent the turnovers from becoming too soggy.
I love this recipe. My husband always talks about how his grandma use to make peach turnovers and how good they were. Well he said these are better than hers! Thanks for a great recipe.
WOW! I’m so thrilled you and your husband enjoyed the turnovers, Lori!
These turned out Wonderful! So easy to make! I baked mine a few more minutes because I wanted crust crispy. Will make again!
Yay! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Linda!
Made these with my grandson with fresh picked peaches. They are so easy, and so very good. Going to use this recipe with other fruits, think blueberries would be awesome. Highly recommend anyone to try these. Will always have puff pastry in freezer from now on.
Yay! I’m so thrilled you and your grandson enjoyed the turnovers, Kevin! And blueberries would be delicious!
Can the turnovers be prepped a day before and placed in the freezer?
That works, Kay! You’ll just likely need to increase the bake time.
Delicious! Especially liked small amount of sugar and low sodium called for and ease in making
I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Eleanor!
Very easy to make! They are beautiful and totally delicious.
I can’t wait to make them again and add fresh raspberries.
I was afraid to get too creative on my first try!
I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Janice! Raspberries would be a delicious addition!
Made these for the second time today. Only made 4 so used half of a large peach, a handful of fresh blueberries and also added a few fresh raspberries, they were delicious! Love the convenience of the frozen puff pastry!
YUM! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Jodi!
These are WONDERFUL. I’ve made them several times already and am going to make them again with my granddaughter today. Great (and easy!) recipe!
I’m so thrilled you’ve been enjoying the recipe, Kathleen!
Loved it! It’s just me, so I have some left over.
What’s the best way to reheat?
Thanks for this recipe!
So glad you enjoyed them, Michael! A quick spin in the microwave is best to avoid overcooking the pastry by re-warming it in the oven.
These were so easy to make and delicious. Only thing would be to have a glaze instead of the sugar.
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Jules! I have a vanilla glaze recipe that I use on cinnamon rolls that would be delicious over these turnovers, too. Here’s the link in case you’re interested: https://www.justataste.com/pizza-dough-cinnamon-rolls-recipe/ :)
Have you tried making ahead, freezing, and reheating these?
Hi Jasmine! I’d recommend freezing them first and then baking off as needed, but you may need to increase the bake time.
Hi there, I’m making them to freeze now. Do I need to defrost first or bake frozen?
I’d freeze prior to baking (no egg wash) then thaw to room temp, egg wash and bake as directed!
Does the filling end up being chewy from leaving the peach skin on? I’m usually one for peeling, but I’d rather not in order to make this recipe as easy as possible.
It doesn’t end up chewy from my experience, Adrienne! And it saves quite a bit of time :)
The filling turned out super good!! Not too sweet, you can still taste the peaches
Did you mean crescent roll dough instead of puff pastry?
Hi MarLane! This recipe is correct as written. Puff pastry :)
Followed the recipe exactly, except I could not find the sugar for the top, so I used raw sugar. I still was sorely missing the sweet. Used fresh Georgia peaches that were delivered 2 days ago. Easy recipe but next time I will either increase the brown sugar or make a drizzle.
I made these with canned peaches and lightly sautéed them with the sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice and a splash of bourbon, cooking until the liquid reduced. Delicious!
AMAZING! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Gabrielle!
Can you use can peaches
Hi Detra! I haven’t tried that but my initial thought is that it *should* work. Let me know if you give it a shot!
I just made these and they are perfect . The lemon adds a fresh taste. I also love walnuts so I chopped some very fine and added them . I had some butter frosting i made and drizzled it over the top . Yum
Amazing! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Pam!
Can I make them today and bake them tomorrow or the next day?
Hi Lynda – I wouldn’t recommend that as the puff pastry will likely get soggy with the peach mixture resting on it for that length of time. However, the baked turnovers will last up to 3 days when stored at room temperature in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic wrap.
Really easy! I used what I had on hand…so frozen peaches. I thawed them and used paper towels to absorb the extra water. Only other changes…left out the lemon…just a personal preference and then mixed together a few tablespoons of confectionery sugar with a couple teaspoons of milk to drizzle over the tops once they cooled a bit. Tasty!
Yay! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Karen!
I enjoyed them as I have a peach tree and so many peaches needing to be eaten!
I made the recipe almost exactly but I buttered my baking sheet and lightly floured it-the pastry absorbed the butter and was delicious!. I also lightly powdered sugar them and they look just as good as they were to eat!
Woohoo! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Susan!
Made these today almost as written. I found the lemon juice to be a little overpowering. I used a meyer lemon because that’s what I had. I still found the turnover to be a little tart, even though meyer lemon juice is sweeter than regular lemon juice. I would decrease the lemon juice to 1 tsp or just skip it. I also should have diced my peaches much smaller because i have a lot of peach in the center but not as much in the corners. They are good, but lacking some oomph. Maybe a powdered sugar glaze would enhance the turnovers.
I’m sorry you didn’t enjoy the recipe, Sonia.
can these be made beforehand a few hours , stored in the fridge?
Absolutely, Jennifer! However, I recommend you store them just at room temperature.
Can you use frozen peaches?
Hi Paula – I’d recommend you thaw the fruit first to release as much moisture as possible.
Do you roll the individual sheets of puff pastry to make a total of eight
Hi Ron! Yes, gently roll each sheet to seal any perforations then cut each sheet into 4 squares (to make a total of eight). I hope you enjoy the recipe!
So easy, my 13 year old daughter made these tonight using canned peaches. Everyone loved them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Thrilled to hear this, Suzie!
Can these be frozen? Should they be frozen before or after baking?
Hi there! I’d recommend freezing them first and then baking off as needed, but you may need to increase the bake time.
Easy and delicious! Thanks for sharing this awesome recipe!
So glad you enjoyed it, Sara!
How long can you keep these and do you store them in the fridge?
Hi Holly! The turnovers are best when enjoyed within a day of baking them, but they can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic wrap for up to 3 days.
Good to know about freezing these unbaked.
Will try this recipe.
Thank you.
I hope you enjoy the turnovers, Adelina!
Where can you buy the frozen puff pastry?
Hi Pat! You can find packaged puff pastry in the freezer aisle (dessert section) of all major grocery stores.
I enjoy your recipes very much. They look healthy and delicious.
Mouth watering Wil really like to try those stuff