Cherry and Apple Puff Pastry (Vişneli Elmalı Milföy)

In a small saucepan, cook the 10 sour cherries with 1 dessert spoon (about 2 tsp) of starch and 2 dessert spoons (about 4 tsp) of sugar. Once cooled, place the mixture in the center of the puff pastry sheets and fold them into a triangle shape to seal. Separately, in a pan, cook 2 grated apples with 1 dessert spoon (about 2 tsp) of sugar. Once cooled, place the mixture in the center of the remaining puff pastry sheets and fold them flat to seal. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) until golden, then serve dusted with powdered sugar. Enjoy!

 

Cooking Tip

Be careful not to over-bake. A light golden color is all you need.

About This Recipe

Nowadays you can find puff pastry in the frozen foods section of almost any supermarket. You can also keep the puff pastry you buy stored in your home freezer, and whenever you need it, you can take it out and quickly prepare either a börek (savory layered pastry) or a sweet treat in very little time. That is why puff pastry is the "lifesaver" in the kitchens of homemakers, working women, and people living alone.

While some sources say puff pastry was first used in the Roman Empire, others attribute this special dough to the culinary masters of Eastern civilizations. Whoever invented it, we can only say: may they rest in peace. Our life-saving puff pastry continues to wink at us — from the past, through today, and into the kitchens of the future.

Let this delicious and practical dessert recipe be today's bonus: preparing and sharing our Cherry and Apple Puff Pastry recipe has been a true delight. If you prefer strawberries over sour cherries, you can also check out the recipe for Strawberry Puff Pastry Dessert.

Enjoy in advance!