Banana Purse in Puff Pastry

🕒 Cook Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 5 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 20 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 12

Description:

This delightful recipe for Banana Purse in Puff Pastry is not only quick and easy but also a hit with kids! Inspired by a segment on the FoodTV’s Semi-Homemade Cooking show, it’s a versatile treat that can be enjoyed as dessert or a snack. Your taste buds are in for a tropical adventure with the sweet combination of bananas, maple syrup, and cinnamon encased in flaky puff pastry. Perfect for busy days when you need a simple yet satisfying treat!

Ingredients:

• 3 bananas
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 sheet frozen puff pastry
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon milk

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C), ensuring the oven rack is placed in the center position.

2. Prepare Banana Mixture: In a bowl, combine the bananas with maple syrup, gently mashing the bananas to create a luscious mixture.

3. Prepare Puff Pastry: Lay out one sheet of frozen puff pastry on a clean surface and cut it in half lengthwise.

4. Roll Out Pastry: Use a rolling pin to roll out each half-sheet into a 15×5-inch rectangle.

5. Cut and Shape Pastry: Cut each rectangle crosswise into thirds, resulting in 6 squares. Distribute the banana mixture onto the center of each square, adding banana slices as desired.

6. Fold and Seal: Fold the corners of the pastry squares into the center, pinching the ends together and twisting to seal, creating a purse-like shape. Repeat this process with the remaining puff pastry sheet and banana mixture.

7. Arrange and Glaze: Place the prepared pastries on a baking sheet. Brush each pastry with milk and sprinkle them with a mixture of granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for added sweetness and flavor.

8. Bake: Pop the pastries into the preheated oven and bake for about 15 minutes, or until they turn beautifully golden brown.

9. Serve: Remove the pastries from the oven and let them cool slightly. Serve warm and enjoy the delightful combination of flaky pastry and sweet, gooey banana filling.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 275.1
• Fat: 15.8g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
• Cholesterol: 0.4mg
• Sodium: 104mg
• Carbohydrates: 31g
  • Fiber: 1.5g
  • Sugar: 9g
• Protein: 3.4g

Recipe Notes:

• These Banana Purses are perfect for lunchboxes, afternoon snacks, or even a quick dessert after dinner.
• Feel free to customize the filling by adding a sprinkle of chopped nuts or a drizzle of chocolate sauce before sealing the pastries.
• Serve these pastries warm for the best taste and texture, but they can also be enjoyed at room temperature.