Stone Fruit And Frangipane Toast Recipes

STONE FRUIT AND FRANGIPANE TOAST

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375 degrees. In the work bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream 7 tablespoons butter and 1/2 cup granulated sugar on medium speed until pale and creamy, then add each egg yolk one by one, mixing between additions to emulsify. And almond flour and a pinch of salt and mix to combine, scraping the bottom of the bowl as needed.
• Spread the remaining 1 tablespoon butter on one side of the bread slices. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons granulated sugar. Transfer to a baking sheet, buttered side down. Divide frangipane mixture among slices, spreading to coat the top of each slice.
• Working over a bowl, tear the stone fruits off their pits into large bite-size pieces, dropping the fruit into the bowl as you go. Add 1 tablespoon granulated sugar and a pinch of salt and toss to coat. Pile the fruit onto the bread, some pieces facing up, some facing down, and gently press the fruit to adhere to the frangipane mixture.
• Sprinkle the fruit with the remaining 2 teaspoons granulated sugar, pour any juices left in the bowl over the fruit, then bake until fruit is tender and juicy, the bottom of the bread is deep brown, and the edges of the toast are crisp, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Broil the toasts until browned in spots, watching carefully so the fruit doesn't burn, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Top with confectioners' sugar and serve with heavy cream, whipped cream, or yogurt, if you are virtuous!

STONE-FRUIT GALETTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil, then parchment. Stir together fruit, granulated sugar, lemon juice, salt, and cornstarch.
• Roll out pate brisee into a 13-inch round, about 1/8 inch thick, on a lightly floured surface. Transfer to baking sheet. Arrange fruit in center, leaving a 2-inch border. Fold over border to enclose fruit, leaving center open. Brush crust with egg, and sprinkle with sanding sugar.
• Bake until golden brown and bubbling in center, about 1 hour 10 minutes. Let cool on baking sheet 10 minutes, then slide galette on parchment onto a wire rack. Let cool completely. Serve with whipped cream.

STONE FRUIT CAPRESE

Steps:

• Pit the stone fruit and cut into irregular pieces. Transfer to a serving platter, then sprinkle with the lemon juice, sugar and 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt. Toss with your hands, then let sit until juices pool on the platter, 5 to 10 minutes. Taste and adjust sugar, salt and lemon juice until the fruit tastes perky and bright - like the greatest stone fruit you've eaten.
• Tear the mozzarella into bite-size pieces and nestle it among the fruit. Tuck in the herb leaves. Drizzle the platter with olive oil. If the cheese looks dry, add a little more oil. Sprinkle with a few grinds of black pepper and a pinch of flaky salt, and serve.