Petite Pear Purses

Directions

1. In a small heavy saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, cream and corn syrup. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir 1 minute; set aside.
2. Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine pear, pineapple, sugar, flour, ginger and cinnamon; stir in caramel mixture.
3. On a lightly floured surface, unfold puff pastry. Roll each sheet into a 13x12-in. rectangle. Trim two 1/2-in. strips from a long side of each rectangle. Cut each strip in half widthwise; set aside.
4. Cut each pastry sheet into 4 squares; transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
5. Spoon 2 tablespoons pear mixture into the center of each square. Bring 2 diagonal corners of pastry over filling and pinch together at point. Repeat with remaining 2 corners; then twist points together to form a purse.
6. Roll pastry strips into ropes; wrap loosely around the neck of each purse, twisting to secure. Brush with egg. Bake until golden brown, 15-18 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.