Recipe of the Month: Apple meets Orient
Puff Pastry Apple Roses
For 6 muffin tins
1 pack of butter puff pastry (frozen, 300 g)
2 Boskoop apples
Some lemon water
Cinnamon and sugar (to taste)
Chopped pistachios or other nuts
40g melted butter
1 tablespoon maple syrup
2 tbsp jam or jelly (here quince)
Lay out the dough sheets side by side and let thaw. Peel the apples and slice them into very thin (!) slices. Remove the core. Immediately place in a bowl with lemon water to prevent the apple slices from browning. If necessary, roll the puff pastry sheets into a rectangle and generously sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Fan out the apple slices on the upper half. Some slices may hang over the edge.
Fold the bottom part over and carefully roll into a flower. Do not roll too tightly. This helps the "roses" open better. Place in buttered muffin tins. Mix melted butter with maple syrup and drizzle over the flowers. Sprinkle chopped pistachios on top. Bake at about 150 degrees for around 20 minutes. Best to check regularly. The apple slices should become soft and the puff pastry fully baked! Do the skewer test. Warm jelly or jam and brush the still warm roses with it. Powdered sugar works too, of course! Serve with crème fraîche. Voilà!
About the author:
May I introduce myself?
My name is Bettina and I have been cooking with passion for as long as I can remember. Originally, I studied architecture and worked for many years as an architectural photographer. I am 55, have raised 4 children, and live with my husband, dog, and youngest child in Munich. I am also a grandma now.
Last year, I completed a one-year training as a nutrition consultant and mindfulness coach. Healthy food and a happy soul form the foundation for a healthy life, so I try to apply all my knowledge to healthy and delicious dishes.
For a few years now, I have been organizing cooking trips to Marrakesh. Unfortunately, Corona is currently throwing a wrench in the works.
From now on, I get to suggest a recipe to you every month. Mainly vegetarian and always seasonal. It should be quick and delicious. Promise!
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