Bite into the homely warmth of these Homestyle Apple Walnut Crescents, where flaky pastry cradles a sweetly spiced apple-nut filling. A perfect match for your coffee break or as an after-dinner treat.
Ingredients:
For the Filling:
- 2 medium apples, grated
- 3 tablespoons ground walnuts
- 1.5 tablespoons powdered sugar
- A dash of cinnamon
For the Dough:
- 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon yogurt
- 1 small egg
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 6 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1/2 a lemon
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions:
- Cook the grated apples in a pan until they have reduced and most of the liquid has evaporated. Set aside to cool.
- For the filling, combine the cooled apples with walnuts, powdered sugar, and cinnamon. Set this mixture aside.
- For the dough, cream the butter with yogurt, egg, and milk. Mix in the powdered sugar, cornstarch, baking powder, vanilla, and lemon zest until well combined.
- Gradually mix in the flour to form a soft dough.
- Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Divide the dough into 18 portions and flatten each into a small circle.
- Place a teaspoon of filling on each circle, then fold and pinch the dough into a crescent shape.
- Arrange the crescents on your baking sheet and bake for about 20 minutes or until they are just golden.
- Once cooled, dust the crescents with additional powdered sugar for a sweet, snowy finish.
Serve these Homestyle Apple Walnut Crescents as a heartwarming homemade pastry that will be adored by kids and adults alike. Enjoy the comforting flavors and tender texture of this simple yet scrumptious dessert. 🍏🥐👩🏻🍳
