Baked Apple Pastry Recipe

Baked Apple Pastry Recipe

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Baked Apple Pastry Questions

Tart apples, such as Granny Smith or Boskoop, are excellent choices for baked apple pastries because their acidity balances sweetness and richness. They hold their shape during baking, maintaining a delightful bite and enhancing flavor.

To achieve flaky and golden-brown puff pastry, keep the pastry cold before baking, work quickly, brush edges with egg yolk for browning and sheen, dip edges in almond brittle, and bake at a high temperature (like 190°C or 375°F).

This baked apple pastry recipe is versatile; substitutions can be made based on dietary preferences. For a healthier option, use whole-grain or phyllo pastry. Sugar can be swapped with honey or maple syrup, and nuts can be replaced with seeds or omitted. Spices can be adjusted too.

Let the pastries cool to room temperature, then store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days, or refrigerate for about a week. For long-term storage, freeze wrapped pastries for up to three months, reheating before serving for best quality.

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, drizzle with caramel sauce, serve with herbal tea or spiced cider, garnish with mint, or dust with powdered sugar for a gourmet touch.