Delight in the aromatic and visually stunning Puff Pastry Apple Cinnamon Flowers, a delightful treat combining the crispiness of puff pastry with the sweet and spicy flavors of apple and cinnamon. This dessert not only tastes delicious but also presents beautifully, with each pastry resembling a delicate flower. It’s a fantastic way to enjoy the classic combination of apples and cinnamon in a unique and elegant form.
Why You’ll Love This:
- Delicate and Flaky: The puff pastry provides a light and crispy texture.
- Warm Apple Cinnamon Filling: A comforting and aromatic filling that’s universally loved.
- Beautiful Presentation: Each pastry is shaped like a flower, making them as lovely to look at as they are to eat.
Perfect Occasion: These Puff Pastry Apple Cinnamon Flowers are perfect for afternoon tea, as a fancy dessert for gatherings, or simply as a special treat to enjoy at home. They’re also great for impressing guests with your baking skills.
Puff Pastry Apple Cinnamon Flowers
Ingredients:
- 1 roll of puff pastry
- 2 large apples
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 4-5 tablespoons sugar
- 20g butter
- Cinnamon
- Melted butter for brushing
- Almond flakes
Instructions:
- Prepare the Apple Filling: Peel and dice the apples. Cook them in a pan with sugar, lemon juice, and butter for about 5 minutes. Let it cool, then drain any excess liquid. The filling should not be too runny. Add cinnamon to the cooled apple mixture.
- Assemble the Flowers: Roll out the puff pastry and spread the apple filling. Fold the pastry over, slice into 1 cm wide strips, twist each strip, and shape into a flower. Place them in a baking tray.
- Bake: Brush each pastry flower with melted butter (or beaten egg) and sprinkle with almond flakes. Bake at 200°C (top/bottom heat) for about 20 minutes.
Enjoy these Puff Pastry Apple Cinnamon Flowers, a delectable and elegant dessert that’s sure to delight with its flaky texture, sweet and spicy filling, and charming appearance. It’s a perfect way to bring a touch of creativity to your baking!
