Apple Bundles Recipe
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: Makes 5 servings
Ingredients:
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Milk (for brushing)
- Sugar (for sprinkling)
Instructions:
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Prepare the Filling:
- In a mixing bowl, combine diced apples, chopped walnuts, brown sugar, raisins, lemon zest, and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
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Prepare the Pastry:
- Roll out the pastry dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8-inch thickness.
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Cut and Fill:
- Using a round cutter (approximately 5 inches in diameter), cut the pastry into circles.
- Spoon about 1/4 cup of the apple filling into the center of each pastry circle.
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Assemble the Bundles:
- Moisten the edges of the pastry circles with water.
- Fold the pastry over the filling to create a half-moon shape and press the edges firmly with a fork to seal.
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Bake:
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Place the prepared apple bundles on a greased baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
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Finish Baking:
- Reduce the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C) and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and crisp.
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Final Touch:
- Remove the apple bundles from the oven.
- Brush each bundle with a little milk and sprinkle with sugar.
- Return the bundles to the oven for 5 more minutes to allow the sugar to melt and caramelize slightly.
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Serve:
- Once baked and slightly cooled, serve the apple bundles warm as a delightful dessert or treat.
Enjoy these delicious Apple Bundles, filled with sweet apples, crunchy walnuts, and warm cinnamon flavors, perfect for any occasion!
