Homemade pink pastila

8 servings

30 minutes

Homemade pink pastila is a delicate dessert inspired by European culinary traditions. Its airy texture and light fruity aroma evoke old recipes where juicy apples and berries were transformed into sweet treats. The bright pink hue is achieved through raspberry juice and rose water, giving the pastila not only an elegant appearance but also a refined scent. The taste is a harmony of the light tartness of apples, the sweetness of sugar, and subtle floral notes. This dessert is perfect for an evening tea party, festive table, or simply as a gourmet treat with coffee. Its lightness and naturalness make it an excellent choice for those who appreciate healthy sweets. The pastila will not only delight with its taste but also adorn any table with its gentle color and sophisticated look.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 325.4
• Proteins: 1.3g
• Fats: 0.5g
• Carbohydrates: 78.7g

Ingredients

• Antonov apples: 5 pc
• Raspberry juice: 3 tbsp
• Sugar: 460 g
• Egg white: 1 pc
• Agar-agar: 1.5 tsp
• Rose water: 1 tbsp
• Water: 3 tbsp
• Powdered sugar: 3 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Soak agar-agar in a mixture of pink and clean water.

   Required ingredients:

   • Agar-agar: 1.5 teaspoon
   • Rose water: 1 tablespoon
   • Water: 3 tablespoons

2. Peel the apples from the seeds and bake until soft in the oven at 180 degrees, let cool slightly, blend in a blender, and strain the resulting puree through a sieve.

   Required ingredients:

   • Antonov apples: 5 piece

3. Add raspberry juice and 300 g of sugar to the apple puree, and beat with a mixer until the sugar dissolves.

   Required ingredients:

   • Raspberry juice: 3 tablespoons
   • Sugar: 460 g

4. Place the soaked agar-agar on the stove and heat to dissolve. Add 160 g of sugar to the fully dissolved agar-agar and gradually bring to a boil to make syrup. Boil the syrup for 1 minute, then remove from heat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Agar-agar: 1.5 teaspoon
   • Sugar: 460 g

5. Add egg white to the apple mass, whip at high speed until a fluffy light pink mass is obtained, then pour in the cooled sugar syrup while whipping at low speed.

   Required ingredients:

   • Egg white: 1 piece

6. Line a baking tray or a flat rectangular mold with low edges with baking paper (lightly greased with oil) or plastic wrap. Pour the apple mixture, smooth it into a layer of about 2-3 cm, and leave it at room temperature to set for 5-6 hours or overnight.

7. Sprinkle powdered sugar on top, carefully remove from the mold and flip to the other side, sprinkling with sugar again. Cut into small cubes or sticks, and if desired, you can roll them in powdered sugar again.

   Required ingredients:

   • Powdered sugar: 3 tablespoons