Apple Walnut Rugelach
Apple Walnut Rugelach Recipe: A Delicious Pastry Treat
Looking for a delectable pastry treat that combines the sweetness of apples and the crunchiness of walnuts? Look no further than the Apple Walnut Rugelach! This pastry dish is a perfect blend of flavors and textures that will leave you craving for more.
Ingredients (for 12 servings):
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
- 8 ounces cream cheese, chilled and cut into small pieces
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 cups finely chopped apples
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon water
Cooking Tips:
- Make sure to chill the butter and cream cheese before using them in the recipe. This will help the dough to be flaky and tender.
- Use a food processor to mix the dough ingredients quickly and easily.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to prevent sticking.
- Chill the rugelach before baking to help them hold their shape.
Cooking Process:
1. In a food processor, pulse the flour and salt until combined.
2. Add the butter and cream cheese and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Turn the mixture out onto a floured surface and knead until the dough comes together.
4. Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces and shape each into a disk.
5. Wrap each disk in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour.
6. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
7. In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
8. On a floured surface, roll out each disk of dough into a 10-inch circle.
9. Sprinkle each circle with the sugar mixture, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edge.
10. Sprinkle the chopped apples and walnuts over the sugar mixture.
11. Cut each circle into 12 wedges.
12. Roll up each wedge, starting at the wide end and ending at the point.
13. Place the rugelach on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
14. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water.
15. Brush the egg mixture over the rugelach.
16. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
17. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Appearance and Taste:
The Apple Walnut Rugelach is a beautiful pastry dish that is golden brown and flaky on the outside, with a sweet and nutty filling on the inside. The aroma of cinnamon and nutmeg will fill your kitchen as it bakes, making your mouth water in anticipation. The taste is a perfect blend of sweetness and crunchiness, with the apples and walnuts adding a delightful texture to the pastry.
Type of Dish: Pastry Treat
3 Main Ingredients: Apples, Walnuts, Cream Cheese
