PEACH-VANILLA QUEENIES
MAKES 6
(photo on page 46)
Inspired by the French kouign amann (pronounced “kween ah-mahn”), these are as easy as they are satisfying.
1 cup chopped peeled fresh peaches
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ (17.3-ounce) package frozen puff pastry (1 sheet), thawed
8 tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar, divided
1 large egg, room temperature and lightly beaten
1. In a medium bowl, stir together peaches, granulated sugar, and vanilla; let stand at room temperature for 20 minutes.
2. Preheat oven to 350°. Spray a 6-well jumbo muffin pan with baking spray with flour.
Drain peaches*.
