Festive Apple Puff Pastry Delight

Ingredients

For the pastry

• 1 sheet puff pastry (or homemade dough, rectangular)
• 1 egg (for egg wash)

For the apple filling

• 4 medium apples, grated
• 4–5 tbsp sugar (white or brown)
• 1.5 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2–3 tbsp melted butter
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Optional:
  • 2–3 tbsp ground walnuts OR breadcrumbs to absorb moisture
  • Raisins (optional)

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Instructions

1. Prepare the filling

1. Peel or leave peel on the apples (your image shows peel on).
2. Grate all apples finely.
3. Add:
   • sugar
   • cinnamon
   • vanilla
   • lemon juice
   • melted butter
5. Mix well and squeeze out extra juice so the pastry doesn’t get soggy.
6. If needed, add walnuts or breadcrumbs.

2. Roll the pastry

1. Spread the puff pastry sheet on your counter.
2. Distribute the apple mixture evenly over the whole sheet (as in your photo).
3. Roll tightly from one side to form a long roll.
4. Slice into equal pieces (about 6–8 rolls).

3. Bake

1. Place rolls on a baking tray lined with parchment.
2. Brush tops with beaten egg for shine.
3. Bake at 190°C / 375°F for 20–25 minutes, or until golden and crispy.

4. Finish

• Let cool slightly.
• Dust with powdered sugar.
• Add mint leaves if desired.

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Tips for Best Results

• Use firm apples (Gala, Honeycrisp, Fuji).
• Adding a little butter inside keeps filling juicy.
• If apples release too much liquid, drain well.
• Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or caramel drizzle.