It’s late July, and it feels like summer.
For students like me, school is a distant memory. Waking up earlier than 7 is ridiculous. Bedtimes are always either super early or beyond late
But, as my mother reminded me yesterday, summer is coming to a close. And that means that baking with peaches needs to happen before the season ends.
Summer and peaches are basically synonyms.
The combination of mint and peach in these turnovers is amazing. The mint is biting and the peaches are sweet with brown sugar. The puff pastry ties all the flavors together in one delicious, flaky dessert.
These take little prep time and under half an hour in the oven. You also only need seven ingredients, most of which you probably already have.
I don’t make my own puff pastry, because many store-bought brands use no dairy. However, a lot of times this means that the puff pastry contains far too many unidentifiable ingredients. (Sorry, I like to be able to pronounce what I’m eating!).
I would suggest purchasing puff pastry sheets that use only natural oils, or, if you’re not vegan/dairy-free, that use butter. I used Simply Enjoy’s puff pastry sheets, but any should do fine.
These turnovers are a unique alternative to cookies or brownies. They’re not a typical summer dessert, but the flavors scream summer.
I would suggest making a batch of these because they mean that summer has yet to end.
If I keep making these through August and into September, it’s still summer, right?
- 2 tbsp vegan butter
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 peaches, sliced
- 6-8 mint leaves, chopped finely
- 1 sheet of puff pastry
- 1 tbsp soy milk
- Preheat oven to 400° F. Line a sheet with parchment paper and set pastry out to thaw.
- Melt vegan butter over medium heat in a medium pan.
- Add brown sugar and stir until well combined.
- Add sliced peaches and mint.
- Stir 5-10 minutes, or until peaches are soft and mint is wilted.
- Add cornstarch and stir for another minute. Take off of heat and set aside.
- Cut puff pastry into squares.
- Put 1 tbsp of filling in each square.
- Dip fingers into soy milk and seal the turnovers by pinching the sides.
- Using a glass like a cookie cutter, trim the edges of the turnovers into a semi-circle.
- Spread out evenly on lined baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden and puffed.
Those look awesome! Love the mint + peach flavors. 🙂
Thanks!
These turnovers look delicious! I love the combination of mint and peaches. I have to keep reminding myself to eat all the peaches I can because summer will soon be over. 🙂
Exactly! Thanks 🙂
I definitely agree with you…summer and peaches go together, such a perfect pair! I love this turnover, especially with the mint in it! Looks like a fantastic combination! Pinned!
Thanks so much, Gayle!
These look amazing! Unfortunately, here in Arizona, it feels like summer will never come to a close. I was just thinking today that I needed to make a peach dessert! You have inspired me and I definitely don’t want to miss out on peach season!
Thanks so much! I could deal with a never-ending summer 🙂
I’ve got a ton of mint in my garden and have been looking for ways to use it. This is perfect! Ugh, I’m dreading the start of school too. Stay summer forever!
Thanks, Trisha!
These look absolutely gorgeous! Peaches are one of my favorite things about summer. I am in love with your pictures, and I’m quite surprised you take such high quality pics with your iphone. I started taking pics with my dad’s phone and they came out okay. Do you have any tips?
Thanks so much! I would say that background and lighting are very important, as is focusing your iPhone camera. Picking colors that complement each others and props that bring out the colors of the food are also important. Messy color temperature can also definitely ruin a picture! 🙂
Thanks!
Of course!
I love a good turnover, and we just tried some of Colorado’s first fresh peaches at the farmer’s market today. These look heavenly!
Thanks so much, Monet!
Perfect summer dessert! I just love how the peaches are bubbling out the sides. Looks absolutely scrumptious!
Thanks!
These are so pretty! I love the idea of peach and mint together. And the fact that they’re so simple – wonderful!
Thank you so much! 🙂
I know what you’re talking about… School is coming so soon… and I need to use up fruit!!! 🙂
Lovely turnovers!!!
Thanks!
I’m always looking for ways to use peaches this time of year! These look super yum!
Thanks, Kelly!
Big yum here! Puff pastry is so delicious, and that filling sounds heavenly! Perfect summer dessert. 🙂
I’m obsessed with puff pastry 🙂 Thanks!
These are so perfect! I could eat a whole plateful!
I practically did 🙂
SO cute. I’d definitely have to buy my puff pastry though!
Same!
These look absolutely gorgeous and delicious! I’ve never had mint and peach together, but it sounds really amazing 🙂
Aw thanks so much!
I also wanted to let you know that I nominated you for the Liebster Award, you can read more about it on my blog!
Thanks so much!
Looks at those gorgeous, buttery layers! I want a bite of these right now (:
Thanks so much!
I don’t understand how the kids I babysit can stay at school for so many hours! And yes peaches are the best part of summer <3 These look delicious!
I don’t understand it either! Thanks 🙂
These look fantastic! Definitely a nice summer dessert because of the peach!
Thanks!
Oh do these sound so good right now! Love that you paired peach with mint. I bet these taste awesome!
They do! Thanks 🙂
Wow, these look great! I never realized the flavor combination of peach and mint. Looking forward to making these.
Thanks! Let me know how you like them 🙂
I feel you on the school thing hehehe 😉 These turnovers look super summery indeed AND so delish!
Thanks! 🙂
These turnovers look delicious! I love the peach mint flavor combination. I have a mint plant that I’m constantly trying to find ways to use it up. I can’t wait to try these 😀
Thanks!
I think I just hooted out loud with happiness! Peaches scream Summer and I am totally in love with these!
They are!
I think peaches and pastry are pretty much the greatest things in the whole world! I love love love this idea! And mint. OMG. Please send them this way -I bet they travel well 😉
I agree and I’ll try! 🙂
Peach turnover… Heck YEAH! Sorry your Summer is coming to an end, although the bonus for me is that my Summer is not so far away. Yay! Im obsessed with peaches wrapped in pastry, or crumbed. Its my go to dessert, I have the tinned variety in the winter. 🙂
Peaches ARE awesome crumbed, too! Thanks 🙂
Mint and peaches sounds like the tastiest combo ever! These turnovers are GORGEOUS, Medha! I’m thinking breakfast this weekend…;)
Oooh yum, let me know how they go!
wow medha these look so delicious! definitely the perfect little sweet treat for when my afternoon sugar cravings hit, love it!
They’re bite sized, which is awesome! Thanks 🙂
Don’t you just hate how as soon as August rolls around, everyone is all ‘back to school’? I wish they’d let us enjoy the rest of summer 🙁 These turnovers look so delicious, I’m posting peach turnovers tomorrow…maybe… Love that you used mint, peaches and mint sound like a match made in heaven!
Exactly! C’mon, there’s still a good month left, okay?? Thanks 🙂
Gorgeous times infinity! I love how you added mint to the party and I bet that compliments the peaches just lovely. 🙂 Have a wonderful weekend!!
Thanks, you too!
These are beautiful little turnovers! I love the peach and mint combination. And although I finished high school a long time ago, I don’t miss getting up early to catch the school bus!
Thanks’