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Sunny Apricot & Orange Blossom Oranaise

Sunny Apricot & Orange Blossom Oranaise

A beloved French morning pastry updated with California sun, featuring crisp puff pastry folded over velvety orange blossom frangipane and sweet, jammy summer apricots. Glossy with a warm apricot glaze and sprinkled with toasted almonds, it brings pure Parisian bistro bliss straight to your breakfast table.

Marguerite Lavigne
Marguerite Lavigne
Prep: 23 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
4
medium
breakfastsnack
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Timeline

48 minutes
0m15m30m45m
Preheat Oven
10m
Make Frangipane
8m
Prep Apricots
4m
Cut Pastry
5m
Assemble Pastry
8m
Bake Pastries
25m
Glaze & Serve
5m

Ingredients

  • 1 sheet all-butter puff pastry sheet(thawed in the fridge but kept cold (about 14 oz / 400g))
  • 6 fresh ripe apricots(halved and pitted)
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter(room temperature)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1 large egg(beaten; half for frangipane, half reserved for egg wash)
  • 1/2 tsp orange blossom water(or sub 1 tsp finely grated orange zest)
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp flaky sea salt
  • 2 tbsp sliced almonds
  • 2 tbsp apricot jam(for glazing)
  • 2 tsp water(divided; 1 tsp for egg wash, 1 tsp for glaze)
  • 1 tbsp flour(for dusting the surface)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

    10 min

    Tip: A nice hot oven ensures the butter inside the puff pastry flashes into steam, giving you sky-high, crispy layers.

  2. 2

    In a medium bowl, beat together 4 tbsp unsalted butter and 1/4 cup granulated sugar until creamy. Stir in 1/2 cup almond flour, half of the 1 large egg, 1/2 tsp orange blossom water, 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract, and 1/4 tsp flaky sea salt until a smooth almond frangipane forms.

    8 min

    Tip: Save the remaining half of the beaten egg for your egg wash later!

  3. 3

    Slice 6 fresh ripe apricots in half and gently pop out the pits.

    4 min

    Tip: If your apricots are ultra-juicy, pat the cut sides lightly with a paper towel so they don't water down the pastry.

  4. 4

    On a lightly floured surface, unfold 1 sheet all-butter puff pastry and cut it into 4 equal squares.

    5 min

    Tip: Keep the pastry chilled; if it gets too soft or sticky, pop it back into the freezer for 3 minutes.

  5. 5

    Spoon or pipe a thick diagonal strip of almond frangipane across the center of each pastry square. Place 3 apricot halves cut-side down along the frangipane strip on each square. Fold two opposite corners of the pastry over the center to envelop the fruit. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Mix the remaining half of the 1 large egg with 1 tsp water, brush it lightly over the pastry dough, and sprinkle with 2 tbsp sliced almonds.

    8 min

    Tip: Press the folded corners down gently so they seal and stay tucked during baking.

  6. 6

    Bake in the preheated oven for 22 to 25 minutes, until the pastries are puffed, golden brown, and the fruit is delightfully tender.

    25 min

    Tip: Rotate the baking sheet halfway through for even browning.

  7. 7

    In a small microwave-safe bowl or small saucepan, warm 2 tbsp apricot jam with 1 tsp water until melted and fluid. Brush the warm glaze generously over the baked apricots and pastry edges as soon as they come out of the oven. Serve warm with coffee.

    5 min

    Tip: Glaze while hot for that luminous, patisserie-quality shine!

Chef's Notes

When I lived in Paris, the 'Oranaise'—a golden puff pastry folded over almond cream and sweet apricots—was my absolute favorite morning treat from the neighborhood boulangerie. Here in California, when peak summer apricots hit the farmers' market, I can't resist pairing them with delicate orange blossom water. It feels like eating pure sunshine!

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Sunny Apricot & Orange Blossom Oranaise take to make?

Sunny Apricot & Orange Blossom Oranaise takes about 48 minutes total. That includes 23 minutes of prep and 25 minutes of cooking.

How many servings does this recipe make?

This recipe makes 4 servings.

What skill level is needed for Sunny Apricot & Orange Blossom Oranaise?

This recipe is rated medium — it's intermediate, requiring some cooking experience.

What ingredients do I need for Sunny Apricot & Orange Blossom Oranaise?

The main ingredients are: all-butter puff pastry sheet, fresh ripe apricots, unsalted butter, granulated sugar, almond flour, large egg, orange blossom water, pure vanilla extract, flaky sea salt, sliced almonds, apricot jam, water, flour.

What type of meal is Sunny Apricot & Orange Blossom Oranaise?

Sunny Apricot & Orange Blossom Oranaise is categorized as: breakfast, snack.