Puff Pastry Peach Recipes

Puff pastry and peaches make for a delightful combination in various sweet treats. Here are a couple of recipes featuring puff pastry and peaches:

1. Peach Puff Pastry Tart:

Ingredients:

• 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed
• 2-3 ripe peaches, thinly sliced
• 2-3 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
• Optional: sliced almonds, powdered sugar, or vanilla ice cream for serving

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface to form a rectangle.
3. Transfer the rolled-out pastry onto the prepared baking sheet.
4. In a bowl, toss the sliced peaches with honey, lemon juice, and ground cinnamon until well coated.
5. Arrange the peach slices evenly over the puff pastry, leaving a border around the edges.
6. Fold the edges of the puff pastry over the peaches to create a rustic tart shape.
7. Brush the edges of the pastry with melted butter.
8. Optional: Sprinkle sliced almonds over the peaches for extra crunch.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and the peaches are tender.
10. Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
11. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar and serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.

2. Peach Puff Pastry Turnovers:

Ingredients:

• 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed
• 2 ripe peaches, diced
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
• Coarse sugar (optional, for sprinkling)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, combine the diced peaches, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Toss until the peaches are evenly coated.
3. Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface and cut it into squares (about 4-5 inches per side).
4. Place a spoonful of the peach mixture in the center of each pastry square.
5. Fold each pastry square diagonally to form a triangle, enclosing the peach filling. Press the edges firmly with a fork to seal.
6. Place the turnovers onto the prepared baking sheet.
7. Brush the tops of the turnovers with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar for extra sweetness and crunch.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the turnovers are puffed and golden brown.
9. Once baked, remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.

These puff pastry peach turnovers are perfect for a sweet snack or dessert, enjoyed warm or at room temperature.