* 1 Sheet Puff Pastry Rolled to a 9" x 15" rectangle * 2 Tablespoons Raspberry Preserves or Jam * ¼ Cup Almonds, toasted and sliced * 1 Large Egg Whipped lightly * 1 Tablespoon Raw Sugar
* Preheat oven to 400° * Roll a sheet of puff pastry to a 9" x 15" rectangle. * Evenly spread raspberry preserves on the bottom half of the rectangle (note: the raspberry spread will form a 15" x 4½" rectangle at the bottom of the pastry). * Sprinkle the almond pieces in a row along the top of the raspberry rectangle. * Fold the top half of the puff pastry over the raspberries and almonds. Press lightly to seal. * Working from the open edge of the puff pastry, slice the folded pastry into 4 even rectangles. Brush each lightly with a whipped egg to seal them so they hold together while baking. * Make three slits in each rectangle - starting the slits approximately one ½" from the top of the folded pastry. * Twist each of the slits sealing the ends with your fingers. Roll the pastry over itself working from the top. * Brush the tops of each pastry with the whipped egg. Sprinkle with raw sugar. Place on a a non-stick cookie sheet or parchment paper and bake for 18 - 22 minutes at 400 degrees F. Cool on a wire rack before serving. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.