Apple Pie Almond Croissants

The tastes of warm apple pie and fluffy French pastry combine to create these delightful Apple Pie Almond Croissants. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dessert, these croissants include a filling of tangy apples and cinnamon, a creamy almond frangipane, and sliced almonds on top. Each mouthful is rich and fulfilling because to the tastes of apple and almond, plus the lovely crunch that comes from using day-old croissants.

Ingredients

Simple Syrup

• 230 g water
• 200 g granulated sugar

Apple Pie Filling

• 400 g tart apples, peeled and finely diced (about 3 small apples)

• 30 g brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 100 g water
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice (about 1 lemon)

Almond Frangipane

• 115 g unsalted butter, softened to room temperature

• 100 g almond flour
• 60 g powdered sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)

Croissants

• 6 day-old croissants
• Sliced almonds, for topping
• Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions:

1. To make the simple syrup, put the water and granulated sugar in a small saucepan. Stir the sugar until it melts completely over medium heat. Remove from the fire and let cool. Put aside for later brushing on the croissants.
2. Prepare the Apple Pie Filling by combining the chopped apples, water, lemon juice, cornstarch, brown sugar, and powdered cinnamon in a separate pot. Cook over medium heat for approximately 10 minutes, stirring periodically, until the liquid thickens and the apples are tender. Take off the heat and let it to cool.
   To make Almond Frangipane, combine the softened butter, almond flour, powdered sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl and beat until smooth. Eggs should be added one at a time, mixing well after each addition. If using, add the almond extract and stir until the frangipane is smooth and thoroughly combined.

   Put the croissants together: Put parchment paper on a baking pan and preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly coat the interior of each croissant with the prepared simple syrup after slicing it in half horizontally. Cover the bottom half of each croissant with almond frangipane, then top with a dollop of apple pie filling.
   Top the Croissants: Cover each constructed croissant with a thin coating of frangipane. Drizzle the frangipane layer with sliced almonds.

   Bake: Place the croissants on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the frangipane is set.
   Serve: Before serving, let the croissants cool a little and sprinkle them with powdered sugar.

   In conclusion
   The comforting tastes of apple pie and the sophistication of French pastry are combined in these Apple Pie Almond Croissants. This dessert is ideal for any occasion when you want to indulge in something decadent and handmade since it has a flaky croissant, warm apple pie spices, and a creamy almond filling. They are sure to wow and please, whether they are served hot out of the oven or warmed up afterwards!