Puff Pastry Bows with Jam

The puff pastry bows with jam are a simple and delicious treat, perfect for a sweet breakfast or snack. Here is the recipe to make them:

Ingredients

• 1 roll of rectangular puff pastry (already prepared, to simplify)
• Jam of your choice (figs, apricots, strawberries, etc.)
• Icing sugar (for garnish)
• 1 egg (for brushing)
• Granulated sugar (optional, to decorate)

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
2. Unroll the puff pastry on a work surface.
3. Cut the pastry into squares of about 8x8 cm.
4. Place a teaspoon of jam in the center of each square.
5. Brush the edges of each square with beaten egg to seal the bows.
6. Fold each square diagonally to form a triangle, pressing the edges to seal the jam inside.
7. Press the edges further with the tines of a fork to ensure they adhere well.
8. Brush the surface of the bows with beaten egg and, if desired, sprinkle them with granulated sugar for a sweet and crunchy crust.
9. Place the bows on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
10. Bake the bows for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
11. Once baked, let them cool slightly before dusting with icing sugar.

Curiosity

The puff pastry bows can be varied according to preferences. For example, you could add apple slices on top of the jam before closing the pastry, or a sprinkle of cinnamon. These sweets are a simple way to use up leftover puff pastry and can be prepared with any type of jam you have available.

For an even more Italian version, you could also sprinkle some crumbled amaretti cookies over the jam before closing the pastry, to add an almond flavor and a pleasant crunchy texture. The addition of amaretti is particularly delicious with red fruit jams or apricot jam. Buon appetito!