Sfogliata Di Mele (Apple Tart)

This Sfogliata Di Mele is a quintessential Italian dessert that balances crisp, buttery pastry with sweet, tender apples. The puff pastry puffs up dramatically in the oven, creating airy layers that contrast beautifully with the soft fruit filling. The addition of butter and sugar allows the apples to caramelize slightly, enhancing their natural sweetness. It is an elegant yet simple treat, perfect for Sunday brunch or as a sophisticated end to a dinner party. Serve it warm for the best texture, allowing the juices from the apples to mingle with the flaky crust.

Cooking Method: Baking

Cuisine: Italian

Courses: Desserts

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4

Calories: 109.8

Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian

Description

This Sfogliata Di Mele is a quintessential Italian dessert that balances crisp, buttery pastry with sweet, tender apples. The puff pastry puffs up dramatically in the oven, creating airy layers that contrast beautifully with the soft fruit filling. The addition of butter and sugar allows the apples to caramelize slightly, enhancing their natural sweetness. It is an elegant yet simple treat, perfect for Sunday brunch or as a sophisticated end to a dinner party. Serve it warm for the best texture, allowing the juices from the apples to mingle with the flaky crust.

Ingredients

1 Inch circle puff pastry
3 Apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
3 tablespoons Sugar
3 tablespoons Butter, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons Powdered sugar

Directions

1
Preheat the oven to 475&# 194;Â°F (245ÃÂ°C).
2
Place the puff pastry sheet on a greased baking sheet.
3
Arrange the thinly sliced apples on top of the pastry in a spiral design, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
4
Sprinkle the sugar evenly over the apples and scatter the thin slices of butter on top.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until the puff pastry is puffed and golden, and the edges of the apples are slightly charred, about 10 to 15 minutes.
6
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
7
Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 109.8kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.5g9%
Saturated Fat 2.5g13%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 91.5mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 13.2g5%
Dietary Fiber 0.2g1%
Sugars 0.4g
Protein 1.8g4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

For a glossy finish and enhanced flavor, brush the top of the warm tart with 3 tablespoons of melted apple jelly before dusting with powdered sugar.

Ensure the puff pastry is fully thawed but still cold before assembling to achieve maximum rise.

Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best texture and to prevent excessive sogginess.

Keywords: apple, apples, baking, dessert, italian, mele, pastry, puff, sfogliata, tart, vegan, caramelized, flaky, brunch, simple

Read it online: https://www.chefs-mate.com/recipe/sfogliata-di-mele-apple-tart/