Discover the exquisiteness of baked apple blossoms, combining thin slices of apple with a soft pastry cream, all wrapped in a crispy puff pastry. This delicate presentation not only delights the eye, but also the palate, with a hint of cinnamon to enhance the flavour. Perfect for any occasion, these flowers are a real culinary delight.
Ingredients:
Ingredients:
- 2 large apples (preferably red or green)
- Juice of half a lemon
- 1 sheet of puff pastry dough
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 1 egg (to paint the puff pastry)
- Parchment paper (baking paper will do)
Ingredients for the Crème Pâtissière:
- 500 ml milk
- 4 egg yolks
- 100 grams of sugar
- 40 grams of cornstarch
- 1 vanilla pod
Elaboration:
1. Preparation of the apples:
- Wash the apples well and cut them in half, removing the core.
- Cut the apples into thin slices.
- Place the apple slices in a bowl with water and lemon juice to prevent oxidation.
- Put the bowl with the apples in the microwave for about 3-4 minutes to soften them a little. You can also do this step in a pan of hot water for a few minutes.
2. Preparation of the puff pastry:
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface and cut strips about 5 cm wide.
- Sprinkle the strips with sugar and cinnamon to taste.
3. Preparation of the pastry cream:
- In a saucepan, heat the milk with the vanilla pod split lengthwise.
- In a separate bowl, mix the egg yolks with the sugar and cornflour until smooth.
- Once the milk is hot, remove the vanilla pod and pour some of the hot milk over the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly.
- Pour the egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the rest of the milk and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the cream thickens.
- Remove from the heat and leave to cool.
4. Assembly of the apple blossoms:
- Spread a layer of pastry cream on each strip of puff pastry.
- Lay the apple slices along the length of each strip, overlapping slightly and leaving the skin side out.
- Fold the bottom of the puff pastry strip upwards, partially covering the apples.
- Carefully roll each strip into a rose.
- Place the roses in muffin tins that have been greased or lined with parchment paper.
5. Baking:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Paint the roses with beaten egg.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and crisp.
5. Completion:
- Remove the apple blossoms from the oven and leave to cool slightly before serving.
- You can sprinkle a little more sugar and cinnamon before serving.
Enjoy these delicious baked apple blossoms with custard!
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