Description
A delightful recipe that combines the classic flavors of apple pie with flaky, buttery croissants, filled with sweet spiced apples and rich almond paste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package of pre-made croissant dough (8 croissants)
- 2 cups of apples, peeled, cored, and diced (about 2 medium apples)
- 1/2 cup of brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- 1/2 cup of almond paste (or marzipan)
- 1/4 cup of slivered almonds
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Butter (for greasing)
Instructions
- Prepare the apple filling by cooking diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat for 5-7 minutes.
- Make the almond cream by kneading almond paste until soft and creamy.
- Assemble the croissants by unrolling the dough, adding almond cream and apple filling, and rolling them into crescent shapes.
- Bake the croissants at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes, brushing with egg wash and sprinkling with slivered almonds before baking.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Choose sweet apple varieties like Fuji or Honeycrisp for the best flavor.
- Handle the croissant dough gently to maintain flakiness.
- Keep ingredients cold to ensure a flaky texture.
- Preheat the oven to the correct temperature for optimal baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pastry
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Apple Pie, Almond, Croissants, Pastry, Dessert, Breakfast