These glazed puff pastries are a simple and elegant treat made with flaky puff pastry, sweet apricot jam, and a glaze including powdered sugar. These pastries make a wonderful addition to breakfast or brunch and are also perfect for serving alongside coffee or tea.
To make the glazed puff pastries, puff pastry is cut into small rectangles before being brushed with a simple egg-white glaze. Then, apricot jam is piped into a design on top before the pastries are baked until they have puffed up and are golden. With crisp, flaky layers, a sweet glaze, and fruity apricot jam, this easy pastry recipe is sure to become a favorite whenever you want a quick homemade treat.
What are Glazed Puff Pastries?
Glazed puff pastries are simple pastries made by garnishing puff pastry with apricot jam and coating them in a sweet powdered sugar glaze. The puff pastry becomes light and crisp in the oven, while the glaze adds sweetness and the apricot jam provides a fruity finish. Because the recipe uses ready-made puff pastry, it is quick and easy to prepare and you won’t have to make a pastry dough from scratch.
Pro Tips
- Cut the puff pastry into evenly-sized rectangles so the pastries are even in size.
- Keep the puff pastry chilled until you are ready to work with it as this will ensure that the butter in the dough stays cold, helping it puff up in the oven and form flaky layers.
- Whisk the egg white and powdered sugar thoroughly until the glaze is smooth before brushing it onto the pastry.
- Use a piping bag to add the apricot jam neatly and create the X-shaped design.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Use Another Jam Instead of Apricot?
Yes, you can substitute another type of jam if you prefer. Raspberry, strawberry, or peach jam would all work well with this puff pastry recipe, or you could even use blueberry or fig jam for a deeper fruity flavor if you prefer.
Can I Make These Pastries Ahead of Time?
Yes, you can prepare the pastries ahead of serving. However, for the best texture, they are best enjoyed fresh once they have cooled slightly after baking.
Can I Use Homemade Puff Pastry?
Absolutely! Homemade puff pastry can be used instead of store-bought puff pastry. Just make sure the dough is rolled to a similar thickness to the store-bought version before you cut it into rectangles.
How to Store Glazed Puff Pastries
Leftover pastries can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 to 3 days. However, for the best texture and crispness, they are best enjoyed fresh on the day they are baked.
Ingredients
How to Make Glazed Puff Pastries
Whisk the egg white with the powdered sugar in a bowl until the mixture is smooth and combined. Unroll the puff pastry onto a cutting board and cut it into strips, approximately 10 × 2 cm in size.
Whisk the egg white with the powdered sugar in a bowl until the mixture is smooth and combined. Unroll the puff pastry onto a cutting board and cut it into strips, approximately 10 × 2 cm in size.
Arrange the pastry strips on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush the surface of each rectangle with the prepared glaze. Fill a piping bag with apricot jam and pipe X-shapes across the top of each pastry. Bake the pastries in a preheated oven at 340°F (170°C) for approximately 25 minutes, or until the pastries are puffed and golden.
Arrange the pastry strips on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush the surface of each rectangle with the prepared glaze. Fill a piping bag with apricot jam and pipe X-shapes across the top of each pastry. Bake the pastries in a preheated oven at 340°F (170°C) for approximately 25 minutes, or until the pastries are puffed and golden.
Transfer the pastries to a serving plate, allow them to cool slightly, and serve and enjoy!
Transfer the pastries to a serving plate, allow them to cool slightly, and serve and enjoy!
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