Beignets Soufflés au Bananes

Serves 6

1 cup apricot jam

3 tablespoons dark rum

2 tablespoons water

1 banana, diced

1 teaspoon granulated sugar

½ recipe Sweet Cream-Puff Pastry (see below)

2 – 2 ½ quarts vegetable oil, for deep frying

Confectioners’ sugar for dusting

1. In a small saucepan, bring the apricot jam, 2 tablespoons of the rum, and the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Strain and keep warm.

2. Place the banana in a bowl,…