Apple and Cinnamon Puffs
4 servings
40 minutes
Apple and cinnamon pastries are the embodiment of coziness and home warmth. The crispy puff pastry encases a tender and aromatic filling of caramelized apples with cinnamon, offering delight from the first bite. Cinnamon highlights the natural sweetness of the apples like a magical touch, while the golden crust gives the pastry an appetizing appearance. This dessert is perfect for cozy evenings, family gatherings, or simply as a way to treat yourself to something special. Although the recipe has no strict historical roots, it connects us to traditional European and American apple pies where the harmony of apples and cinnamon has always been key. Serve the pastries with a cup of hot tea or cocoa to fully enjoy their warmth and aroma.
1
Thoroughly wash the apples and cut them into cubes.
- Apple: 4 pieces
2
Melt a piece of butter in a pan.
- Butter: 30 g
3
Put the apples in the pan.
- Apple: 4 pieces
4
Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.
- Sugar: 50 g
- Cinnamon: to taste
5
Cook until the apples are soft.
6
Prepare the dough: thaw at room temperature, roll out slightly.
- Yeast-free puff pastry: 500 g
7
Cut the dough into rectangles and make cuts as shown in the photo.
8
On the back side of the cuts, place the filling. Add as much filling as you can: the more, the tastier, but don't overdo it — so that you can pinch the edges.
9
Pinch the edges.
10
Place the pastries on a baking sheet and brush the top with egg yolk. Brush to achieve a tasty crust after baking.
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
11
Bake at 220 degrees until golden brown.