Pancakes with apple, cranberry and almond

5 servings

40 minutes

Pancakes with apple, cranberry, and almond are a true embodiment of cozy Russian cuisine. The dish's origins trace back to the traditions of village tea drinking when fragrant pancakes with seasonal fruits and nuts were served on the table. The filling of caramelized apples, tart cranberries, and crunchy almonds creates a rich palette of flavors: from delicate sweetness to a slight tanginess. Paired with soft pancakes, these ingredients transform into a perfect dessert that can be served as a standalone dish or alongside creamy ice cream. Mango puree adds an exotic note, making the taste even richer. Garnished with meringue and fresh mint, the pancakes look festive and appealing, while their multilayered texture provides true gastronomic pleasure.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 741.3
• Proteins: 14.4g
• Fats: 37.6g
• Carbohydrates: 86.3g

Ingredients

• Green apples: 600 g
• Almond: 100 g
• Frozen Cranberries: 100 g
• Wheat flour: 250 g
• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Milk: 500 ml
• Mango puree: 120 g
• Butter: 30 g
• Vegetable oil: 80 ml
• Sugar: 120 g
• Salt: 3 g
• Cinnamon: 2 g
• Soda: 2 g
• Water: 60 ml
• Meringue: 30 g
• Mint: 5 g

Cooking steps

1. Prepare the filling: peel the apples and remove the seeds, use a melon baller to make balls with a diameter of 2.5 cm (if you don't have such a spoon, cut into small cubes). Chop the almonds coarsely and randomly.

   Required ingredients:

   • Green apples: 600 g
   • Almond: 100 g

2. In a saucepan, add sugar (80 g) and butter, place on heat. When caramel starts to form, add apples and sauté for 2-3 minutes, then add mango puree, water, and cinnamon, simmer for another 1-2 minutes on low heat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sugar: 120 g
   • Butter: 30 g
   • Green apples: 600 g
   • Mango puree: 120 g
   • Water: 60 ml
   • Cinnamon: 2 g

3. Next, add almonds and cranberries. Remove from heat and let cool.

   Required ingredients:

   • Almond: 100 g
   • Frozen Cranberries: 100 g

4. To make pancakes: slightly warm the milk, add eggs, salt, sugar, baking soda, and 20 g of vegetable oil, and mix well;

   Required ingredients:

   • Milk: 500 ml
   • Chicken egg: 1 piece
   • Salt: 3 g
   • Sugar: 120 g
   • Soda: 2 g
   • Vegetable oil: 80 ml

5. Mix in the wheat flour and stir well until homogeneous.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 250 g

6. Let the dough rest for 10-15 minutes to rise.

7. Fry on a pancake pan in vegetable oil on both sides until golden brown.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 80 ml

8. Crush the meringue into fine crumbs;

   Required ingredients:

   • Meringue: 30 g

9. Place the pancakes on a plate in a triangle shape, top with a filling of apples, cranberries, and almonds. Garnish with meringue crumbs and mint leaves. Serve at the table.

   Required ingredients:

   • Meringue: 30 g
   • Mint: 5 g