Baked Squash And Almond Squares

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 250 degrees Celsius.

2. 2

   Bring the sugar to boil with the water, and simmer until reaching 103 C.

3. 3

   Add the sweet squash, and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the almonds, and mix well.

5. 5

   Remove from heat, and let cool.

6. 6

   When cool, add the egg yolks. Heat again to thicken a bit, without letting it boil.

7. 7

   Mix in 2 tablespoons of flour.

8. 8

   Grease a baking tray with butter, line with parchment paper, grease again, and flour well. Spread a spoon of flour on the bottom of the tray, pour in the jam, and sprinkle with another spoon of flour.

9. 9

   Bake in a hot oven, 200-250 C.

10. 10

    It's cooked when a toothpick inserted in the cake comes out clean and dry.

11. 11

    Shake off the excess flour, cut into squares, place each on a paper wrapper, and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Garnish with a pearl.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.