Fresh Peach Dumplings

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

2. 2

   Combine the cinnamon, 1/3 cup of sugar, brown sugar and flour.

3. 3

   With a pastry blender mix in the butter until it resembles coarse meal.

4. 4

   Roll out the chilled puff pastry dough on a lightly floured surface to a 1/8 inch thickness.

5. 5

   Cut the dough into six 7 inch squares.

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   Place on a baking sheet and refrigerate.

7. 7

   Blanch the peaches for 10 seconds in rapidly boiling water.

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   Remove and drain.

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   Peel the peaches, split in half, and remove the pits.

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    Toss the halves in lemon juice and then in the cinnamon mixture.

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    Reassemble the peach halves with the remaining cinnamon mixture in the cavity.

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    Remove baking sheet from refrigerator.

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    Place a peach in the center of each square of dough.

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    Paint the edges of the dough with cold water.

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    Bring the points of the square together at the top and pinch the seams together to seal.

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    Paint the dumplings with the beaten egg.

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    Sprinkle with the 2 teaspoons of sugar (use crystal sugar for these two tablespoons if you have it available).

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    Prick a few holes around the top to allow steam to escape.

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    Bake for about 40 minutes or until the peaches are tender and the pastry has browned.

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    When dumplings are done, remove from the baking sheet and allow to cool for 20 minutes.

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    To serve, spoon some of the sauce onto each serving plate, place dumpling in the center and drizzle some additional sauce over the top.

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    You may serve with vanilla or peach ice cream or peach sorbet (recipe follows).

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.