Puff pastry bags with apples and mint
4 servings
40 minutes
Puff pastry bags with apples and mint are a refined delicacy of French cuisine, combining airy dough with a delicate fruit filling. The history of such desserts dates back to ancient French bakeries where masters sought to embody elegance and taste in every creation. Crispy puff pastry paired with caramelized apples, a hint of spicy cinnamon, and the refreshing aroma of mint creates a harmony of flavors. These bags are the perfect choice for a morning tea or an elegant finish to dinner. They can be served warm with honey or syrup, enjoying the blend of sweetness, freshness, and airy lightness. This is not just a dessert but a true gastronomic art that embodies French sophistication and love for exquisite details.
1
Wash the apples, wipe them, remove the core, and slice.
- Apple: 4 pieces
2
Roll out the puff pastry and cut it into squares approximately 20x20 cm.
- Puff pastry: 500 g
3
Place a mound of sliced apples in the center of each square, sprinkle with a tablespoon of sugar and a pinch of cinnamon. On top of the mound, add a small piece of butter and fresh mint leaves.
- Apple: 4 pieces
- Sugar: 8 tablespoons
- Cinnamon: pinch
- Butter: 20 g
- Fresh mint: to taste
4
Secure the squares in the shape of bags.
5
Lay baking paper on a sheet. Place the bags on it.
6
Bake in a preheated oven for 30 minutes. Bake for the first 10 minutes at a temperature of 200–220 degrees, then reduce the temperature to 180 degrees.
7
The pouches are ready when the dough is golden brown.
8
Place the finished bags on a plate, cool them down, and decorate with a sprig of mint. You can also drizzle the cooled bags with liquid honey or syrup.
- Fresh mint: to taste