Why These Twists Shine

• 15-Minute Filling – caramelised maple onions while pastry thaws.
• Zero Mixer – one pan, one spoon, done.
• Brunch MVP – bake once, impress forever.
• Freezer-Friendly – twist, freeze, bake from frozen + 5 min.

Ingredient Spotlight

• 1 sheet puff pastry (about 46 × 20 cm / 18 × 8 in) – thawed but cold for easy handling.
• 2 medium onions, finely chopped – sweet or yellow for mellow flavor.
• ½ cup pure maple syrup – provides glaze and sweetness.
• ½ tsp ground cardamom – warm, citrusy perfume.
• Salt & pepper – balance sweetness.
• Flour (for work surface) – prevents sticking.

Step-by-Step Method

1. Caramelise Onions: In a non-stick pan, cook onions in maple syrup over medium heat 15–20 min until golden and jam-like. Season with salt, pepper, and cardamom. Cool 5 min.
2. Prep Pastry: On a floured surface, roll puff pastry to 46 × 20 cm rectangle. Spread cooled onion mixture over half the surface.
3. Fold & Seal: Fold empty half over filling; press edges to seal. Chill 10 min for easier cutting.
4. Twist: Cut into 1-inch strips. Hold each end and twist 2–3 times. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
5. Bake: 400 °F / 200 °C for 18–20 min until golden and puffed. Cool 5 min on rack.

Flavor Twists & Shapes

• Cinnamon-Raisin: Swap cardamom for cinnamon + ¼ cup raisins.
• Cheese Twist: Sprinkle ½ cup grated Gruyère before folding.
• Mini Spirals: Cut ½-inch strips and roll into pinwheels.
• Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free puff pastry.

Serving & Storage

• Room Temp: Holds 2 hours on a platter.
• Reheat: 5 min at 350 °F to restore crispness.
• Freeze: Freeze unbaked twists on a tray, then bag up to 2 months. Bake from frozen + 5 min.
• Portion Guide: 12–14 twists from one sheet.

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