Apple and Lemon Kites

Hand-crafted yeast pastries featuring a tart almond and lemon filling topped with thinly sliced apples and a sweet glaze.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 477.1 kcals 2862.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 50.4 grams 302.2 grams
Fat 27 grams 162.2 grams
Protein 8.1 grams 48.6 grams
Cook Time
20 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
30
g
Caster Sugar
for dough
30
g
Caster Sugar
for filling
30
g
Icing Sugar
for filling
50
g
Caster Sugar
for glaze
3
tbsp
Icing Sugar
for icing
Dairy
120
g
40
g
Unsalted Butter
room temperature
1
piece
Egg Yolk
beaten, to bind
1
piece
Egg
beaten, for egg wash
Fruits
0.5
piece
Lemon
zest only
1
piece
Dessert Apple
thinly sliced
1
tbsp
Lemon Juice
to prevent browning
50
ml
Lemon Juice
for glaze and icing
GrainsCereals
Liquids
150
ml
Water
for dough
NutsSeeds

Steps

  • Flatten 120g chilled butter between greaseproof paper into an 8x15cm rectangle and refrigerate.
  • Mix 40g butter, flour, powdered milk, caster sugar, salt, and 150ml water in a mixer until combined.
  • Add yeast and mix for 5 minutes on low, then 7 minutes on medium speed.
  • Form dough into a ball and rest in a greased bowl for 15 minutes.
  • Microwave at 100W for six minutes then rest for 10 minutes to prove.
  • Roll dough into an 18x25cm rectangle and freeze on a lined sheet for 10 minutes.
  • Place chilled butter in the center of the dough and fold in thirds.
  • Roll to 1cm thickness, turn 90 degrees, repeat the fold and roll, then freeze for 15 minutes.
  • Repeat folding into quarters twice and freeze for another 15 minutes before refrigerating.
  • Mix sugars, almonds, zest, and extract with egg yolk to form six chilled balls.
  • Slice the apple thinly and toss in lemon juice.
  • Roll dough to 20x30cm, cut into six 10cm squares, and create the kite-fold borders.
  • Fill each square with almond paste and apple slices, sprinkle sugar, and prove for one hour.
  • Boil 25ml water, half the lemon juice, and sugar to create a thick syrup glaze.
  • Preheat oven to 220°C.
  • Brush pastry edges with egg and bake for 8-10 minutes until golden.
  • Glaze while warm and allow to cool on a wire rack.
  • Mix icing sugar with lemon juice and drizzle over cooled pastries.