Ingredients
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- 1 sheet all-butter puff pastry (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups frozen mixed berries (or fresh apples, peaches, plums)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons coarse raw sugar (turbinado)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Flour or ground almonds (to dust base)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place baking sheet inside while oven heats.
- In a bowl, toss frozen berries with cornstarch (do not thaw).
- Roll out puff pastry and cut into squares or circles.
- Dust each piece lightly with flour or ground almonds to prevent soggy bottoms.
- Spoon fruit mixture into center of each pastry.
- Fold into hand pies or galette shapes. Crimp edges.
- Brush tops with beaten egg. Sprinkle generously with raw sugar.
- Place pastries on hot baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes at 400°F.
- Reduce heat to 350°F (175°C) and bake an additional 10–15 minutes, until golden and crisp.
- Cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or cold.
Notes
Use fruits like Granny Smith apples, cherries, or blueberries for best texture. Avoid overly ripe or watery fruits. For extra crunch, chill dough before baking and avoid overcrowding the tray.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg