Are you looking for a unique and exciting recipe to impress your friends and family? Look no further than the banana purse! This quirky and creative dish is sure to be a hit at any gathering. Made from a combination of everyday ingredients, including bananas, flour, eggs, and sugar, the banana purse is a delightful pastry that is both delicious and eye-catching. Let's embark on a culinary journey to discover the secrets behind crafting this extraordinary dish.
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BANANA PURSE IN PUFF PASTRY
This is a great, fast, easy and kid-friendly dessert or snack. DS just loved this and couldn't get enough. I originally saw this on FoodTV on the Semi-Homemade Cooking show. I've also made these with the puff pastry shells and it works just fine.
Provided by Ducky
Categories Dessert
Time 20m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F with oven rack in center position.
- Combine bananas with syrup, mashing the bananas slightly.
- Lay flat 1 sheet of puff pastry and cut in 1/2 lengthwise.
- With rolling pin, roll out each 1/2 sheet into 15x5-inch rectangle.
- Cut each rectangle crosswise into thirds, forming 6 squares total.
- Distribute banana mixture onto center of each square, topping with banana slices, as desired.
- Fold corners of pastry into the center and pinch ends together, twisting to seal.
- Repeat with remaining sheet of puff pastry and remaining banana mixture.
- Arrange pastries on cookie sheet.
- Brush pastries with milk and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until golden.
- Serve warm.
BANANA PURSE
Steps:
- Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 400 degrees.
- Line a heavy large cookie sheet with foil. Spray foil with nonstick spray. In a medium bowl combine bananas and syrup. Mash bananas slightly with a fork. On a clean surface, lay flat 1 sheet of puff pastry. Cut pastry in 1/2 lengthwise. Using a rolling pin, roll out each pastry sheet into a 15 by 5-inch rectangle. Cut each rectangle crosswise into thirds, forming 6 squares total. Evenly distribute 1/2 of the banana mixture onto center of each square. Fold corners of pastry into center and pinch ends together, twisting to seal. Repeat with remaining sheet of puff pastry and banana mixture. Arrange pastries on prepared cookie sheet. In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon. Brush pastries with milk. Sprinkle cinnamon-sugar over pastries. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden. Serve warm.
Tips:
- Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your banana purse will be.
- Don't overcook the bananas: Overcooked bananas will become mushy and lose their flavor.
- Add your favorite mix-ins: You can add chocolate chips, nuts, dried fruit, or other spices to your banana purse for extra flavor.
- Be careful when frying: Hot oil can splatter, so be careful when frying your banana purse.
- Serve warm or at room temperature: Banana purse is best served warm or at room temperature.
Conclusion:
Banana purse is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a sweet and satisfying treat that everyone will love. So next time you have some ripe bananas, be sure to give banana purse a try!
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