Gluten-Free Apple Croissant
Delight your taste buds with these irresistible Gluten-Free Apple Croissants—a perfect balance of buttery, flaky pastry and warm, spiced apple filling wrapped in a gluten-free twist! This recipe combines the magic of delicate, homemade croissant dough, crafted using gluten-free flour and xanthan gum, with a cozy apple filling infused with cinnamon and brown sugar. Whether you're craving a sweet breakfast treat or a comforting dessert, these croissants offer all the charm of classic French pastries without the gluten. With their golden, puffed exterior and tender interior, these baked beauties are sure to be a crowd-pleaser for anyone, gluten-free or not. Serve them warm, and garnish with a dusting of powdered sugar for an extra touch of indulgence! Perfect for entertaining or enjoying a small luxury at home, this recipe brings elegance to your table with every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Xanthan gum
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 250 grams Unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- 150 ml Ice-cold water
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 medium Apples (peeled, cored, and diced small)
- 50 grams Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 large Egg (for egg wash)
- 2 tablespoons Milk (or plant-based milk)
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the gluten-free flour, xanthan gum, and salt. Mix well.
Add the cold cubed butter to the flour mixture. Using your fingers, rub the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs with some larger pieces.
In a small bowl, mix the ice-cold water with the lemon juice. Gradually add this to the flour and butter mixture, stirring with a fork until the dough starts to come together.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently for a few minutes until smooth. Shape it into a rectangle, wrap it in plastic wrap, and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
While the dough is chilling, prepare the apple filling. Combine diced apples, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook until the apples are tender but not mushy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
After chilling, roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to a rectangle about 1/4-inch thick.
Cut the dough into triangles by slicing long strips and then cutting those strips diagonally.
Place a small spoonful of the apple filling at the wider end of each triangle, then roll up the triangle starting from the wide end. Tuck the pointed end under the croissant and curve the ends slightly to form a crescent shape.
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place the prepared croissants onto the baking sheet, keeping some space between each.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and milk to create an egg wash. Brush the tops of the croissants lightly with the egg wash.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the croissants are golden brown and flaky.
Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your gluten-free apple croissants warm!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3969 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 214.5 g | 275% | |
| Saturated Fat | 131.4 g | 657% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 734 mg | 245% | |
| Sodium | 2525 mg | 110% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 510.4 g | 186% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.8 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 62.7 g | ||
| Protein | 22.0 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 244 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 368 mg | 8% | |
*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.
