Apple Butterflies

The name ‘Apple Butterflies’ comes from the way the puff pastry folds over the apple filling, resembling the wings of a butterfly.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 30 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 5.

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Apple Butterflies

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Anytime, Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 15 min Total Time 30 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 sheet Puff pastry
• 2 medium Apples
• 2 tablespoon Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon Butter

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Peel and core the apples, then slice them into thin rounds.
3. In a bowl, mix the sugar and cinnamon together.
4. Roll out the puff pastry sheet and cut it into 4 equal squares.
5. Place a few apple slices on one half of each square, leaving a small border. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the apples.
6. Fold the other half of the pastry square over the apples to create a triangle shape. Press the edges together to seal.
7. Transfer the apple triangles onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
8. Melt the butter and brush it over the top of each pastry triangle.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown.
10. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 20g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.