Blackberry Puff Twists (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2 cups fresh blackberries.
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2 sheets of puff pastry.
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3/4 cup granulated sugar.
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1 tablespoon juice from a lemon.
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1/2 cup plain water.
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Zest of 2 lemons.
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8 ounces soft goat cheese.
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1 egg, beaten.
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2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme.
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4 teaspoons coarse sugar for topping.
# Instructions:
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Simmer blackberries, sugar, water, and lemon juice in a pot for 20-30 minutes, mashing as they cook. Let it cool to room temp.
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Soften puff pastry for about 20-25 minutes. Roll it flat on a dusted surface into a rectangle. Spread some jam and goat cheese over half of it.
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Slice pastry into 12 strips, fold each one over and gently twist. Repeat the steps with the second sheet.
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Paint the twists with beaten egg, sprinkle lemon-thyme sugar on top, and bake at 400°F for 16-18 minutes until golden. Let them cool before eating.
# Notes:
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You can make the jam ahead and store it in the fridge.
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They taste best when served at room temperature.