Homemade Apple Pastila
4 servings
120 minutes
Apple pastila is an ancient dessert of Russian cuisine known for its delicate texture and rich fruity flavor. Historically, pastila was made in homes in Rus', dried in the sun or oven, turning fresh apples into a sweet and aromatic snack. This recipe preserves the traditional approach: apples are first boiled, then mashed and baked until fully dried. The finished pastila has a pleasant sweet-sour taste rich in apple notes. It can be enjoyed on its own as a healthy treat or used in baking and desserts. The simplicity of ingredients makes pastila an accessible and healthy snack, while homemade preparation allows full control over the product's naturalness. Pastila slices are pleasant to chew; they are soft and slightly chewy, with their natural sweetness perfectly complementing tea or coffee.
1
Cut the apples into slices, boil for 10-15 minutes, and blend.
- Apple: 800 g
- Water: to taste
2
Place on a baking sheet and keep in the oven at the lowest temperature for an hour.
3
Cut into pieces.