Apple Puff Pastry Fans

17/11/2023

Apple puff pastry fans are a crunchy and sweet delight, simple to prepare and perfect for a tasty snack or to accompany tea time. Here is the recipe:

Ingredients

1 roll of rectangular puff pastry
2 apples (Golden or Fuji)
Juice of half a lemon
2 tablespoons of brown sugar
1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
1 egg (for brushing)
Icing sugar (for decoration)

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F).
Unroll the puff pastry and cut it in half, obtaining two rectangles.
Peel the apples, remove the cores, and slice them very thinly. Mix the slices with the lemon juice to prevent browning.
Arrange the apple slices on the two rectangles of puff pastry, slightly overlapping them and leaving a small free edge on all sides.
Sprinkle the apples with brown sugar and cinnamon.
Roll up each rectangle of pastry from the longer sides towards the center, taking care not to let the apples escape. You should obtain two rolls that meet in the middle.
Place the rolls in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes to harden slightly.
Cut the rolls into slices about 1 cm thick and arrange them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
Beat the egg in a small bowl and gently brush the fans.
Bake in the oven for about 15-20 minutes or until the fans are golden brown and crispy.
Let cool before dusting with icing sugar.

Curiosity

The apple puff pastry fan fits into the tradition of quick and tasty preparations that exploit the versatility of puff pastry. The final baking that makes them crispy enhances the fruity flavor of the apples and the spicy sweetness of cinnamon, making them irresistible.

If you wish, you can accompany these treats with crème anglaise or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Enjoy your meal!