Apple pockets with pistachios are delicious treats made with frozen puff pastry, Granny Smith apples, pistachios, apricot jam, and a sprinkle of sugar. These delightful pockets are perfect to enjoy as a snack or dessert. The crunchy puff pastry pairs with the sweetness of the apples and the crunchiness of the pistachios, creating an irresistible mix of flavors. Try making them and impress everyone with this delicious recipe!
Thaw the puff pastry
Peel the apples and use the appropriate tool to remove the core
In a bowl, mix the softened butter with the sugar and brandy
Use the cream obtained to fill the apples
Roll out the puff pastry with a rolling pin to a thickness of 2 mm; divide it into six squares of about 12 cm on each side and place an apple in the center of each
Close the pockets by raising the four corners and joining them above the center of the apples
Brush them with the beaten egg and bake in the oven at 190 degrees on a buttered and floured baking tray for about 40 minutes
Meanwhile, peel the pistachios and blanch them in boiling water to remove the outer salty layer
Chop them coarsely with a mezzaluna
In a small saucepan, dilute the apricot jam with a tablespoon of water over very low heat
Remove the apples from the oven, spread them while still warm with jam, and sprinkle with pistachios
Serve warm
Cutting Board
Knife
Baking Tray
Pastry Brush
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator
You can serve the pockets with a dusting of powdered sugar
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| Energy (kcal) | 194.01 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 23.09 |
| of which Sugars (g) | 12.41 |
| Fat (g) | 10.05 |
| of which Saturates (g) | 4.91 |
| Protein (g) | 2.7 |
| Fiber (g) | 2.39 |
| Sale (g) | 0.11 |
