Mother's Day is fast approaching! As a busy home cook, I love treating my family without spending hours in the kitchen. That's why I turn to this quick gourmet dessert: Apple Feuillantine. It's simple, delicious, and always a hit.
Ingredients for 6 People
- 1 ready-to-unroll puff pastry
- 1 or 2 beautiful apples (Golden, Pink Lady, etc.)
- 40 g half-salted butter
- 40 g blond cane sugar
Step-by-Step Instructions
Prep: 10 min - Cook: 20 min
- Unroll the puff pastry and fit it into your pie dish. Prick it all over with a fork.
- Peel the apples, then slice them into thin strips.
- Arrange the strips on the dough in an overlapping pattern.
- Preheat the oven to 200°C and bake the pie for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt 40 g of butter in a saucepan over low heat.
- Remove the pie from the oven, brush or pour the melted butter evenly over the surface, and sprinkle with sugar.
- Return to the oven for another 10 minutes.
The Result
It's ready to enjoy! Warm, caramelized perfection that melts in your mouth. 😊
Pro Tip from Experience
For even butter distribution, use a pastry brush—it's a game-changer!
Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence—perfectly acceptable on Mother's Day!
Budget Breakdown
- 1 ready-to-unroll puff pastry: €3.70/kg, i.e. €0.85
- 2 large apples: around 150 g at €1.22/kg, i.e. €0.36
- 40 g half-salted butter: €5.88/kg, i.e. €0.24
- 40 g blond cane sugar: €2.17/kg, i.e. €0.09
Total: €1.54 for 6 people, or just €0.25 per serving. Affordable gourmet bliss!
