Croustade: Apple And Armagnac Pastry
Croustade is a traditional Occitan pastry that features a delicious combination of apples and Armagnac, a type of brandy. This recipe offers a delightful blend of sweet and boozy flavors, wrapped in a flaky pastry crust.
Ingredients
- 6 large apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup Armagnac
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 package frozen puff pastry, thawed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with sugar, Armagnac, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Roll out the puff pastry and place it in a pie dish.
- Arrange the apple mixture over the pastry, then drizzle with melted butter.
- Bake for 40 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and the apples are tender.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 40 minutes
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Oven
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 320 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 45g
- Fat
- 15g
- Protein
- 3g
Supplies
Pie dish Baking sheet
Tools
Rolling pin Pastry brush
Serving suggestions
Serve the croustade warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Tips & tricks
For a boozy twist, you can flambe the croustade with additional Armagnac before serving.
Cost
$12