Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with our exquisite recipe for Spiced Apple Vols Au Vent. These elegant and flavorful pastries are perfect for entertaining guests or simply treating yourself to a special dessert. Filled with a warm and fragrant spiced apple mixture, encased in flaky puff pastry, these Vols Au Vent are a delicious way to enjoy the season’s bounty.
### Spiced Apple Vols Au Vent
#### Ingredients:
– 2 large apples, peeled, cored, and diced
– 1/4 cup brown sugar
– 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
– 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
– 1 tablespoon butter
– 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
– Powdered sugar, for dusting
#### Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and butter. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender and caramelized, about 10-12 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
3. While the apple mixture is cooling, roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Using a round cookie cutter or glass, cut out circles from the puff pastry, making an even number of rounds.
4. Using a smaller cookie cutter or a knife, cut a smaller circle in the center of half of the rounds, creating rings. These will be the tops of your Vols Au Vent.
5. Place the solid pastry rounds on the prepared baking sheet, then top each one with a ring of pastry to form a border. Press gently to seal the edges.
6. Spoon the spiced apple mixture into the center of each pastry shell, dividing it evenly among them.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly on a wire rack.
9. Before serving, dust the Spiced Apple Vols Au Vent with powdered sugar for an elegant finish.
These Spiced Apple Vols Au Vent are a beautiful and delicious way to enjoy the warm flavors of autumn. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply want to elevate your dessert game, these delightful pastries are sure to impress. So, go ahead and treat yourself to a taste of the season with this irresistible recipe!
