Stone Fruit And Frangipane Toast Recipes

STONE FRUIT AND FRANGIPANE TOAST

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375 degrees. In the work bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream 7 tablespoons butter and 1/2 cup granulated sugar on medium speed until pale and creamy, then add each egg yolk one by one, mixing between additions to emulsify. And almond flour and a pinch of salt and mix to combine, scraping the bottom of the bowl as needed.
• Spread the remaining 1 tablespoon butter on one side of the bread slices. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons granulated sugar. Transfer to a baking sheet, buttered side down. Divide frangipane mixture among slices, spreading to coat the top of each slice.
• Working over a bowl, tear the stone fruits off their pits into large bite-size pieces, dropping the fruit into the bowl as you go. Add 1 tablespoon granulated sugar and a pinch of salt and toss to coat. Pile the fruit onto the bread, some pieces facing up, some facing down, and gently press the fruit to adhere to the frangipane mixture.
• Sprinkle the fruit with the remaining 2 teaspoons granulated sugar, pour any juices left in the bowl over the fruit, then bake until fruit is tender and juicy, the bottom of the bread is deep brown, and the edges of the toast are crisp, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Broil the toasts until browned in spots, watching carefully so the fruit doesn't burn, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Top with confectioners' sugar and serve with heavy cream, whipped cream, or yogurt, if you are virtuous!

ROASTED STONE FRUITS WITH VANILLA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas 8. Tip the sugar, vanilla pod, cardamom, lime zest and juice into a food processor, then blitz until blended, or mash together using a pestle and mortar. Tip the fruit into a shallow baking dish, then toss in the sludgy sugar.
• Roast for 20 mins until the fruits have softened, but not collapsed and the sugar and fruit juices have made a sticky sauce. Any leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to 2 days.

PUFF-PASTRY TARTS WITH STONE FRUITS AND FRANGIPANE

Steps:

• Pulse almonds in a food processor until finely ground. Add granulated sugar, butter, 1 egg, salt, and cinnamon; process until smooth.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Whisk remaining egg with 1 tablespoon water. On a lightly floured surface, cut pastry into 6 four-inch-squares and transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush edges of pastry with egg wash. Spread 2 teaspoons almond mixture in center of each square; top with 4 pieces fruit. Sprinkle each tart with some turbinado sugar.
• Bake until tarts are golden brown and fruit has softened, 22 to 25 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack, 20 minutes. Sprinkle with flowers; serve.

BOSTOCK

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Make the simple syrup: In a small pot, combine sugar, 1/2 cup water, and vanilla bean; cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes.
• Make the frangipane: In bowl of a food processor, combine almonds and sugar and process until finely ground. Add butter, egg, flour, rum, salt, and almond extract, and process until frangipane is smooth.
• Assemble the bostock: Slice brioche into eight 1-inch-thick slices. Brush both sides of each slice with simple syrup; place on prepared baking sheet. Spread each top evenly with 1 tablespoon jam and then 3 tablespoons frangipane.
• Bake until golden brown, 13 to 15 minutes. Sprinkle with sliced almonds and dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.