Imagine biting into a golden, crispy pastry that shatters delicately to reveal a warm, cinnamon-spiced apple filling that melts in your mouth. These Spiced Apple Filo Parcels are not just a dessert – they're a culinary adventure that transforms simple ingredients into an extraordinary treat that will impress your family and guests alike. With a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and buttery flavors, this recipe is about to become your new go-to dessert that looks and tastes like it came straight from a professional bakery!
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Cuisine: Pastry
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 sheets of filo pastry
- 2 apples, peeled and diced
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 50g melted butter
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the apples by peeling and dicing them into small, uniform cubes approximately 1cm in size.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the diced apples with cinnamon and brown sugar. Gently mix until the apples are evenly coated with the spice and sugar mixture.
- Lay out one sheet of filo pastry on a clean, dry surface. Brush the entire sheet lightly with melted butter using a pastry brush.
- Place a second filo sheet directly on top of the first, and brush again with melted butter.
- Spoon the spiced apple mixture onto the center of the filo sheets, leaving a border of about 5cm around the edges.
- Carefully fold the sides of the filo pastry over the apple filling, creating a neat parcel. Ensure the edges are sealed by brushing with additional melted butter.
- Brush the entire exterior of the parcel with beaten egg, which will help create a golden, crisp finish.
- Transfer the parcel to the prepared baking sheet, placing it seam-side down.
- Repeat the process to create additional parcels with the remaining ingredients.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving. The parcels can be served warm, optionally dusted with powdered sugar or accompanied by vanilla ice cream.
Tips
- Keep your filo pastry covered with a damp cloth while working to prevent it from drying out and becoming brittle.
- Use a light touch when brushing butter between layers to avoid tearing the delicate pastry.
- Make sure your apple pieces are uniformly diced to ensure even cooking and consistent texture.
- Don't overfill the parcels – this can cause them to burst during baking.
- For an extra touch of elegance, sprinkle some sliced almonds on top before baking for added crunch.
- Serve immediately after cooling for the crispiest texture, as filo pastry can become soggy if left too long.
- If you're not serving immediately, you can reheat the parcels in a 180°C oven for 5 minutes to restore their crispness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 220kcal
Carbohydrates: 25g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 55mg
