Apple Puff Pastry Rings

Let me present to you the recipe for apple puff pastry rings, a delicious treat that combines the sweetness of apples with the crunchiness of puff pastry.

Ingredients

• 1 roll of rectangular puff pastry
• 2 large apples
• Brown sugar to taste
• 1 egg (for glazing)
• Ground cinnamon (optional)
• Icing sugar (for decoration)

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F).
2. Peel the apples, remove the core, and slice them thinly. If you like, sprinkle them with cinnamon for an added aroma.
3. Unroll the puff pastry and cut into strips about 2 cm wide.
4. Place the apple slices on one half of the pastry strip, sprinkle with a bit of brown sugar.
5. Fold the other half of the puff pastry over the apples to cover them, then cut the filled strips at intervals of about 2 cm, creating small parcels.
6. Take each parcel and twist gently to form a ring shape. Press the ends lightly to seal.
7. Beat the egg in a bowl and carefully brush each ring with it.
8. Bake the rings on a baking tray lined with parchment paper for about 15-20 minutes, or until they are golden and puffed up.
9. Allow to cool on a wire rack and before serving, sprinkle with icing sugar.

You can also add an Italian touch by dusting not only with icing sugar but also with some crushed amaretti cookies for an extra crunch and an almond aftertaste that pairs perfectly with the apples.

Curiosity

These rings are perfect for accompanying afternoon tea or as a dessert after a meal. Puff pastry also offers a versatile base for many other desserts, and the addition of fresh fruit like apples brings not only a touch of sweetness but also a pleasant texture to the palate.