Apples in puff pastry

4 servings

20 minutes

Apples in puff pastry are a refined dessert with roots in traditional Uzbek cuisine. The combination of delicate puff pastry and sweet baked apples creates a harmony of flavors and textures. Apples, peeled and filled with sugar, are sealed in crispy dough, finished with a golden crust from egg wash. This dessert is especially delightful on warm autumn evenings when one wants to enjoy a cozy atmosphere and the sweet aroma of fresh baking. It can be served with honey, cinnamon, or ice cream, adding new flavor nuances to the dish. Due to its simplicity in preparation and amazing flavor range, apples in puff pastry have become popular not only in Uzbekistan but also far beyond its borders.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 347.3
• Proteins: 5.3g
• Fats: 12.7g
• Carbohydrates: 52.3g

Ingredients

• Apple: 300 g
• Puff pastry: 200 g
• Sugar: 100 g
• Chicken egg: 1 pc

Cooking steps

1. Roll out the puff pastry to a thickness of 0.5 cm, cut into squares to wrap an apple in each.

   Required ingredients:

   • Puff pastry: 200 g

2. Place the cored and peeled apples in the center of the square, fill the center of the apple with sugar, brush the edges of the dough with egg, and seal it at the top and edges like an envelope.

   Required ingredients:

   • Apple: 300 g
   • Sugar: 100 g
   • Chicken egg: 1 piece

3. Brush the dough with egg and bake at 180 degrees until golden brown.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 1 piece