Directions:
Contents
- Make the custard:
- Whisk together the egg, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla sugar in a saucepan. Gradually add milk while stirring. Cook until thickened, then stir in butter. Cool in the fridge.
- Bake the apples:
- Melt butter in a pan, add sliced apples, sugar, and cinnamon. Bake until soft and caramelized. Let cool.
- Assemble the pastry:
- Roll out puff pastry, cut into squares. Place custard and apple mixture in the center of each square. Fold over to form a pocket and seal edges.
- Bake:
- Brush pastry with egg wash, sprinkle with almonds. Bake at 180°C for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Dust with icing sugar.
Serving Tips:
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.
- Drizzle with caramel sauce.
- Enjoy with hot tea or coffee.
- Serve as dessert at brunch or parties.
Cooking Tips:
- Ensure custard is cooled before assembling.
- Crimp pastry edges to seal.
- Add raisins or walnuts to filling if desired.
- Cool puff pastry before baking for flakiness.
