Sig's Apple in Pyjamas Recipe

Name: Sig's Apple in Pyjamas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 90 grams raisins; 3 tbsp cognac, brandy or dark rum or use apple or grape juice if you don't want to use alcohol; 1 tbsp runny honey; 1 tbsp dark brown sugar; 1 pinch cinnamon for soaking the fruit plus three more pinches for sprinkling over the ready baked apples; 3 small apples; 300 grams puff or flaky pastry , homemade or ready bought; 1 egg yolk; 3 tbsp milk; 500 ml custard homemade or bought

Servings: persons

1
First cut your raisins in half and soak them in the brandy etc or the juice, that has been mixed with the honey and sugar and a good pinch of cinnamon.
2
Set aside for an hour to soak
3
Preheat your oven to 180 C
4
Just before soaking time is finished peel and core the apples
5
Roll out your pastry, not to thin , youndont want it to rip, and cut it into 3 squares large enough to cover the apples completely with a small overhang .
6
Place one apple on each square and fill with raisins , reserving a few with the soaking fluid for later ,make sure that you squeeze out the fruit a little so that it is not to wet, as it will make the pastry go to soggy.
7
Now slit on two opposite sides for about one inche apart all along but no deeper than the apple is tall
8
Fold the pastry with the middle bit of opposite pastry to cover the hole, now fold the rest of the pastry to make a little bag around the apple with a frill at the top.
9
Make sure that the pastry does not break .
10
Mix the egg yolk and milk and brush the little apple purses with it
11
Bake for about 35-45 minutes depending on thickness of pastry and size of apple .
12
Ensuring that the apple is Al dente to soft but that the pastry is golden brown and not burned
13
Prepare your custard in the meantime
14
When the apples are cooked , pour over some custard and reserved raisins and soaking fluid , serve hot .

159

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 90 grams raisins, 3 tbsp cognac, brandy or dark rum or use apple or grape juice if you don't want to use alcohol, 1 tbsp runny honey, 1 tbsp dark brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Sig's Apple in Pyjamas falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sig's Apple in Pyjamas

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