Banana - Chestnut Tartlets W/Puff Pastry

• 1 sheet puff pastry (cut in 6 circles)
• 6 bananas (cut in 1/2 in slices)
• 2 cups chestnuts (shelled & boiled)
• 1 cup sugar
• 14 cup water

1. Bring sugar & water to a boil in a med saucepan over med heat.
2. Brush any undissolved crystals down the side of the pot w/a wet pastry brush.
3. Swirl the mixture (do not stir) in the pan & simmer till it takes on a light amber color.
4. Remove from heat.
5. Place puff pastry circles on a parchment lined baking sheet.
6. Turn in the perimeter of each to form a thick ring that will hold in the fruit mixture.
7. Place bananas & chestnuts inside ea tartlet, forming a concentric circle w/the bananas.
8. Drizzle ea tartlet with 2 1/2 tbsp of the caramel & sprinkle w/a sml amt of added sugar.
9. Bake in a preheated oven at 375 F for about 25 min, till the bananas are softened, the caramel is a deep brown & the puff pastry is golden.
10. Remove from the oven, cool slightly & serve.

pastry, bananas, chestnuts, sugar, water

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/banana-chestnut-tartlets-w-puff-pastry-170215 (may not work)