Apricot and almond danishes

Method

• step 1

  Preheat oven to 190C/375F/Gas Mark 5/170C fan.

• step 2

  Roll out pastry to 5mm thickness. Cut pastry into 8 rectangles 12cm by 7cm - I prefer to make more smaller ones.

• step 3

  Roll out marzipan to 3mm thickness. Cut marzipan into rectangles 10cm by 5cm or slightly smaller than the pastry rectangles. Place each marzipan rectangle onto a pastry rectangle.

• step 4

  Top with chopped up dried apricots, glaze with beaten egg and sprinkle on the flaked almonds.

• step 5

  Place on a large, lightly greased baking tray with small spaces between each pastry, and bake in the centre of the oven for 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown.