Apple Pastry
Few desserts capture the essence of comfort as well as apple pastries. With their buttery, flaky crust and warm, spiced apple filling, apple pastries are a versatile treat that is as suitable for breakfast as it is for dessert. This guide will walk you through creating the ultimate apple pastry at home, with rich flavors and textures that are sure to impress.
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Ingredients for a Perfect Apple Pastry
To create this delectable dish, you’ll need to gather simple yet essential ingredients. Here’s a detailed breakdown:
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Apple Filling
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Apple | 1 (peeled, cored, and diced) |
| Butter | 1 tablespoon (14 grams) |
| Sugar | 2 teaspoons (25 grams) |
| Cinnamon | A pinch (to taste) |
Pastry Dough
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Egg | 1 (large) |
| Salt | A pinch |
| Vanilla Sugar | 8 grams |
| Sugar | 50 grams (1/4 cup) |
| Milk | 2 teaspoons (30 mL) |
| Melted Butter | 50 grams (3 1/2 tablespoons) |
| Baking Powder | 4 grams (1 teaspoon) |
| Flour | 250 grams (2 cups) |
For Serving
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Powdered Sugar | For dusting |
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Preparing the Apple Filling
The heart of this pastry is its sweet, cinnamon-spiced apple filling. Follow these steps for perfection:
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- Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the diced apple, 2 teaspoons of sugar, and a pinch of cinnamon. Stir to coat evenly.
- Cook the mixture for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples become tender and caramelized.
- Remove from heat and allow the filling to cool completely. This ensures the filling doesn’t make the dough soggy during assembly.
2. Preparing the Dough
The dough provides a soft and flaky base for the pastry. Here’s how to make it:
- In a mixing bowl, whisk 1 egg, a pinch of salt, 8 grams of vanilla sugar, and 50 grams of regular sugar until the mixture is smooth.
- Gradually stir in 2 teaspoons of milk and 50 grams of melted butter.
- Sift together 250 grams of flour and 4 grams of baking powder. Slowly incorporate this mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until a soft, pliable dough forms.
- Cover the dough and let it rest for 10 minutes.
3. Assembling the Apple Pastry
This is where the magic happens:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- On a floured surface, roll out the dough to approximately 1/4-inch thickness.
- Spread the cooled apple filling evenly over the rolled-out dough.
- Fold or roll the dough carefully over the filling, ensuring the edges are sealed to prevent leakage during baking.
- Place the pastry on the prepared baking sheet, seam-side down.
4. Baking the Pastry
- Bake the assembled pastry in the preheated oven for 15–20 minutes, or until it turns a golden brown and is fully cooked through.
- Once baked, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool slightly.
