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Apple Puff Pastry Blankets

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A delightful dessert combining sweet apples with flaky puff pastry, perfect for meal prep and healthier eating options.

Ingredients

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  • 300g Apples, peeled and diced
  • 80g Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • Juice and zest of 1/2 Lemon
  • Puff Pastry Sheets
  • 1 Beaten Egg (Optional, for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cinnamon Apple Filling by combining the diced apples, sugar, ground cinnamon, lemon juice, and zest in a medium saucepan. Cooking for 15-20 minutes until apples soften.
  2. Preheat your oven to 190 degrees C (375 degrees F).
  3. Roll out the thawed puff pastry into a square, approximately 1/4 inch thick.
  4. Cut the rolled puff pastry into four equal squares.
  5. Fill the pastry squares with a tablespoon of the cooled cinnamon apple mixture.
  6. Fold the edges of each pastry square to create a star-shaped blanket around the filling.
  7. Brush the tops with the beaten egg for a golden finish (optional).
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
  9. Cool briefly before serving warm.

Notes

For a lower-sugar version, you may substitute with healthier sweeteners. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.

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Keywords: apple dessert, puff pastry, healthy dessert, meal prep, vegetarian

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