Peach Bands Recipe

You will need.....       13 oz. packet frozen puff pastry

                               1 egg yolk

                               5 oz. tin peach slices

                               1 teaspoon arrowroot

 

Preparation Time     

20 minutes                

 

Cooking Time           

10 minutes                

 

Oven setting           

425ºF; Gas Mark 7     

                            

Roll out pastry into oblong 12 inches by 4 inches. Cut out eight strips each 1 1/2 inches by 4 inches. Flake edges using the back of a knife and cut into top of each band 1/4 inch from edge. Beat egg yolk and brush over the pastry. Bake in top part of oven for about 10 minutes or until well risen and golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.

 

Chop peaches roughly. Mix arrowroot to a smooth paste with a little of the juice. Add more juice to make up to 1/4 pint. Bring to the boil, stirring until thickened. Cook until transparent.

 

Remove lids from each band. Scoop out uncooked pastry and fill with chopped peaches. Coat with glaze and serve cold. Serves 4.

 

Quick Tip

 

Leftover egg whites can be stored in the refrigerator for at least a week. Keep until you have enough to make an angel (12 egg whites) meringue (only 2 egg whites) or use as a nutritive addition to jellies (1 egg white will do).

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