Jalousie

Jalousie is a type of French pastry made from puff pastry and filled with fruit, typically apples, pears, or berries. The name "jalousie" means "shutter" in French, referring to the pastry's appearance, which resembles window shutters due to slits or cuts made in the top layer of the puff pastry. These slits allow the fruit filling to show through and steam to escape during baking. The pastry is baked until golden and crisp, and it is often dusted with powdered sugar before serving. Jalousie is similar to a turnover but has a distinctive rectangular shape and vented top, making it both visually appealing and practical for allowing the filling to set properly during baking.