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#Fagottini di Mele #Fagottini di Mele (Italian Apple Pastry)

Fagottini di Mele

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Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine Italian

Equipment

  • Equipment Needed: Mixing bowls, rolling pin, pastry brush, baking tray, parchment paper, knife

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients:
  • For the Filling:
  • 3 medium apples peeled, cored, and diced
  • 50 g 1.7 oz sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 30 g 1 oz raisins (optional)
  • 1 tbsp rum or apple juice optional
  • For the Pastry:
  • 1 sheet of puff pastry store-bought or homemade
  • 1 egg yolk for glazing
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • Optional Garnish: Icing sugar for dusting

Instructions
 

  • Method:
  • Prepare the Filling:
  • Toss diced apples with sugar, cinnamon, and lemon zest. If using, soak raisins in rum or apple juice for 10 minutes before mixing them into the filling. Set aside.
  • Prepare the Pastry:
  • Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface to about 2-3 mm thickness. Cut into six equal squares.
  • Assemble the Fagottini:
  • Place a small amount of filling in the center of each pastry square. Fold the corners over the filling to create a pouch. Press gently to seal.
  • Glaze and Bake:
  • Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Beat the egg yolk with milk and brush it over the pastries for a golden finish.
  • Place the fagottini on a parchment-lined baking tray and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Cool and Serve:
  • Let the pastries cool for 10 minutes before dusting them with icing sugar. Serve warm or at room temperature.
  • Variations and Tips:
  • Dietary Substitutions: Use vegan puff pastry and replace the egg wash with a mixture of almond milk and a pinch of turmeric for color.
  • Flavor Twists: Add chopped nuts like walnuts or almonds for texture. Swap cinnamon for cardamom for a unique aroma.
  • Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free puff pastry to cater to dietary restrictions.
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