Apricot And Almond Jalousie (jalousie Aux Amandes El A L'abrico

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 lb puff pastry
• 1 beaten egg
• 6 tablespoons apricot preserves
• 2 tablespoons superfine sugar
• 2 tablespoons sliced almonds

Recipe

• 1 preheat the oven to 425. roll out the dough out on a lightly floured surface to a 12" square. cut in half to form two rectangles.
• 2 place one half on a baking sheet that you have sprayed with water. (yes, water). brush all around the edges with beaten egg. brush with the apricot preserves.
• 3 fold the remaining piece of dough in half lengthwise and cut eight evenly spaced diagonal slits from the center fold to about 1/2 " of the outer edge.
• 4 unfold and place on top of the preserve topped one, matching edges carefully. press edges together well,scallop with the tip of a small knife.
• 5 brush the slashed pastry top with water and sprinkle with sliced almonds. bake for 20-25 minutes, until well risen and golden brown.
• 6 cool on a rack, cut into fourths and serve with creme fraiche or yougurt, if desired.