Apple Croissant
Delight your taste buds with these irresistible homemade Apple Croissants, a perfect fusion of flaky, buttery pastry and warm, spiced apple filling. With a nod to classic French baking techniques, this recipe combines tender, caramelized apples laced with cinnamon and brown sugar, enveloped in layers of golden, melt-in-your-mouth croissant dough. The process involves lamination—a skillful folding of dough and butter—and a luscious filling that transforms simple ingredients into bakery-quality perfection. Ideal for cozy breakfasts, brunch spreads, or indulgent snacks, these Apple Croissants are baked to a golden hue and best enjoyed fresh out of the oven. Whether you’re an ambitious baker or simply love a comforting, homemade pastry, this recipe offers a delightful way to embrace the rich aroma of spiced apples and buttery layers.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams all-purpose flour
- 200 grams unsalted butter
- 7 grams active dry yeast
- 50 grams granulated sugar
- 120 milliliters whole milk
- 5 grams salt
- 2 medium apples
- 50 grams light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 large egg
- 15 milliliters water
Instructions
Warm the milk in a small saucepan until lukewarm, then remove from heat. Dissolve the yeast in the warm milk and let it rest for about 5 minutes or until it becomes frothy.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Add the milk and yeast mixture, then stir until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth. Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes at room temperature.
Meanwhile, prepare the butter layer by placing the cold butter between two sheets of parchment paper. Pound it with a rolling pin to form a rectangular slab about 15x20 cm. Chill the butter in the fridge until the dough is ready.
Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a rectangle about twice the size of the butter slab. Place the butter on one half of the dough and fold the other half over, sealing the edges. Roll the dough into a long rectangle, then fold it into thirds like a letter. Rotate the dough 90 degrees and repeat the rolling and folding process twice more. Chill the dough for at least an hour in the fridge.
While the dough is chilling, peel and core the apples, then chop them into small cubes. In a medium saucepan, mix the apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cook over medium heat until the apples are soft and caramelized, about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Roll out the chilled dough into a large rectangle, about 25x40 cm. Cut the dough into 8 triangles.
Place a spoonful of the apple mixture at the wide end of each triangle. Roll each triangle from the wide end to the narrow point, forming a croissant shape.
Arrange the croissants on the prepared baking tray. Beat the egg with a tablespoon of water and brush the tops of the croissants with the egg wash.
Bake the croissants in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Cool the croissants slightly before serving warm. Enjoy your homemade apple croissants!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3137 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 186.5 g | 239% | |
| Saturated Fat | 104.8 g | 524% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 677 mg | 226% | |
| Sodium | 2177 mg | 95% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 351.8 g | 128% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.4 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 144.7 g | ||
| Protein | 41.7 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 337 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 13.6 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 1172 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
