Apples and Almonds in Flaky Pastry
Ingredients :
FILLING:
3 x apples, Granny Smith
1 cup almonds, slivered
1/2 cup almonds, ground
1 x eggs
1/2 cup sugar (caster)
50 gm butter
TO ASSEMBLE:
2 sht puff pastry
1 x eggs
1 tbl almonds, slivered
1 tbl sugar (caster)
Method :
* Peel, core and slice the apples.
* Combine all the filling ingredients and mix well.
* Cut each piece of pastry into 2 equal rectangles (about 30cm X 15cm). Put 1 piece onto a greased baking tray and place a line of filling down the center lengthwise. Brush edges with beaten egg and lay another sheet of pastry on top, pressing lightly to seal. Flatten the top slightly with your hand.
* Repeat apple/pastry layering process, finishing with a layer of puff.
* Glaze the top with beaten egg and sprinkle with extra almonds and sugar.
* Bake at 190C/380F for about 25 minutes until golden and crisp.
* Serve hot with cream and/or ice-cream.
* A quick and easy dessert.