Peach Turnovers - Liz's Pantry

These peach turnovers are easy to make and you can also freeze them for use another time. For the best results use fresh ripe peaches if possible.

Ingredients;

1/2 cup sugar

2 TBLS cornstarch

2 LBS fresh ripe peaches, peeled and cut into cubes

1 TBLS unsalted butter plus a little more for melting

Sprinkle of cinnamon & nutmeg

2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed

1 egg beaten with a splash of water
1/4 cup powdered sugar, if desired

Directions;

Preheat oven to 400.
Dice the peaches saving the juice. Combine peach juice with sugar and cornstarch in saucepan. Cook until thick and bubbly. Add peaches, butter, cinnamon and nutmeg. Stir for a minute or two. Cool slightly. Lightly roll out each pastry sheet on floured surface. Brush with melted butter. Cut each sheet into 4 squares. Place some of peach filling on half of each square. Brush edges with beaten egg. Fold over into a triangle and press to seal edges (or crimp with fork).
Place on baking sheets lined with parchment paper OR wrap and freeze them for another time.
Bake at 400º for 10-15 minutes until lightly brown and puffy.
Cool and sprinkle with powered sugar if desired them for another.