Ingredients and Weight:
- Puff pastry sheets: 2 (14-ounce) packages
- Granny Smith apples: 6 (peeled, cored, and sliced)
- Light brown sugar: 1 cup
- Ground cinnamon: 1 tablespoon
- Ground nutmeg: 1/4 teaspoon
- Butter: 1/2 cup (softened)
- Egg: 1 (beaten)
- Water: 1 tablespoon
Preparation Time:
30 minutes
Cooking Time:
30-35 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (easy to moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out one puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface to a 12x9-inch rectangle.
- Spread the softened butter evenly over the puff pastry.
- Sprinkle the brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg over the butter.
- Arrange the sliced apples evenly over the sugar mixture.
- Roll out the second puff pastry sheet to the same size as the first and place it on top of the apples.
- Trim the edges of the pastry sheets and press them together to seal.
- Brush the top of the pastry with the beaten egg and water mixture.
- Use a sharp knife to score the top of the pastry into diamond shapes.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the apples are tender.
- Let cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving (1/8 of recipe):
* Calories: 350
* Fat: 16g
* Saturated fat: 9g
* Cholesterol: 45mg
* Sodium: 180mg
* Carbohydrates: 40g
* Dietary fiber: 2g
* Sugar: 25g
* Protein: 4g
Dish Characteristics:
- Flaky, golden brown puff pastry shell
- Sweet and tangy apple filling
- Warm and comforting flavors
- Dutch-inspired dessert
User Comments:
- "This banket was absolutely delicious! The apples were perfectly tender and the pastry was so flaky."
- "I loved the touch of cinnamon and nutmeg. It really made the flavors pop."
- "This recipe was so easy to follow. Even I, a novice baker, could make it."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Use a sharp knife to score the top of the pastry before baking to prevent cracking.
- If you don't have time to chill the dough, you can bake it immediately after rolling it out. However, chilling the dough will make it easier to work with.
- Serve the banket warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
