Description
A delightful pastry featuring a flaky crust and sweet, spiced apple filling, perfect for gatherings or a cozy afternoon snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup cold butter, cubed
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup ice water
- 3 cups sliced apples
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
- 1 beaten egg for brushing
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, and sugar. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the ice water gradually until the dough begins to come together. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll the chilled dough into a rectangle and place it on a lined baking sheet.
- For the filling, mix the sliced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and raisins. Spread this mixture down the center of the dough, cut slits on the sides, and fold them in a crisscross pattern over the filling. Brush with beaten egg.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
For a sweeter flavor, increase the brown sugar in the apple filling. Customize the filling with pears or cherries for a twist.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Danish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg