DANISH, PUFF PASTRY, CHRISTMAS STARS

Steps:

• Put prunes, water& sugar in a saucepan.
• simmer for 20 minutes, cool, drain off any excess liquid & puree coarsely.
• Roll out the thawed puff pastry to make 4 12x12 inch squares.
• Cut into 3" squares and place a level teaspoon of prunes into the center of each square.
• Cut a 1 1/2 slit from each corner toward the center of each square.
• Fold alternate points toward the center and press together in the middle.
• Let rest on an ungreased baking sheet or baking stone (cover the stone with a sheet of baking paper) for 15 minutes.
• Brush with beaten egg.
• Place in 450F oven and bake for about 10 minutes or until flakey and golden.