APPLE CINNAMON PASTRIES...

APPLE CINNAMON PASTRIES

adapted from :    entertainingwithbeth.com

Ingredients For Filling :

2  tbsp  sugar  (25 gm)

1/4  tsp  ground cinnamon

1  cup  diced apples, skin on  (150 gm)  ~  to preserve the pectin

3  tbsp  raisins  (30 gm)

1  egg, beated  (I use large egg/grade A)

1  package of store-bought  Puff Pastry Sheets

Frosting :

1  tbsp  powdered sugar@icing sugar  (7 gm), sifted

1-2  tsp  heavy cream

Directions :

1.  Preheat oven to 400'F/200'C.

2.  In a small bowl, combine the sugar with the cinnamon and set aside.

3.  In a medium-sized bowl, add the apples, the cinnamon sugar and the raisins.  Toss well to combine and set aside.

4.  Beat 1 egg until combined.  Set aside.

5.  Roll out thawed puff pastry onto a floured surface.  Cut into 3" by 2" rectangles.  Using a pastry brush, brush the egg wash around the perimeter of each rectangle.  (You may shape the puff pastry as desired).

6.  Fill one half with a scoop of the apple mixture about 1 1/2 tablespoons.  Top with 2nd half of pastry and seal shut using the tines of a fork, pressing down into the pastry all the way around.

7.  Brush pastry tops with egg wash and then make 4-5 slits across the apple mound for ventilation.  Transfer with a floured spatula to a parchment lined cookie sheet.

8.  Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.  Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly.  Meanwhile in a small bowl, combine powdered sugar and cream until smooth.

9.  Drizzle the glaze on the pastries with a fork.  Serve and Enjoy!!!!