Preheat the oven to 400˚F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or Silpat.
Place the frozen puff pastry sheet on a clean work surface and allow it to thaw for 10 to 20 minutes. Do not unfold the dough until it's thawed out, but make sure it is still cold when you do.
Unfold the puff pastry and cut it into nine equal squares.
With a sharp knife, score L-shaped cuts at the corners of each pastry square.
Place about 1 teaspoon of jam onto the center of each puff pastry.
Take the outer corner of each puff pastry and fold over into the middle. Do this with all four corners, shaping the folds into a bow.
In a small bowl, beat the egg with 1 tablespoon of water and brush the edges of the pastries with a pastry brush.
Bake for 13 to 15 minutes or until they puff up and the edges are golden.
Remove from the oven and transfer to a cooling rack to cool a bit.
Dust with powdered sugar and serve.
Notes
Puff Pastry Sheets: Utilize store-bought puff pastry for convenience and great results. Remember to thaw it before use.
Thawing the Puff Pastry: You can thaw it on the counter for about 10 to 20 minutes or until thawed but still cold. The time will largely depend on the room temperature.
Fruit Jam: Choose any jam flavor you prefer, but don't use more than a teaspoon per pastry because it will ooze out when baking.
Powdered Sugar: A sprinkle of powdered sugar on the pastries adds a festive touch. You could also sprinkle them with turbinado sugar before baking to achieve that golden crunch.
Storage: Keep the pastries in an airtight container and on the counter for 3 to 4 days. Freeze them for up to 3 months.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Holidays
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