One of the best things about living in Seattle is freshness and finding it in many different ways each season. There aren't that many fruits in winter, but apples are abundant here.
I tried to create a dessert for those who hate dessert. I used local apples, raw milk cheese, honey, and pastry sheets, then spiced it up! It has a savory edge to it and the real star ingredient is the Chinese 5 spice powder. It created a magic combination!
I used:
1 thinly sliced Fuji apple (with the peel please, it's good for you!)
1 thawed Aussie Bakery puff pastry sheet
1 teaspoon local wildflower honey
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon ginger powder
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
a pinch of Chinese 5 spice
a pinch of salt
zest of half a lime
some crumbles of raw milk Formaggio Salato from Samish Bay
My method:
1. Prebake the shell in mini tart pans at 350 F (175 C) until slightly browned.
2. Meanwhile, toss the apples in all of the ingredients above, and keep tossing every few minutes to make sure the juices incorporate all the flavors. Reserve the juices released from the fruit to serve over the finished tart.
3. Pile or arrange the apples and cheese as you please in the tart shell.
4. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the edges get browned and the apples are bit cooked.
5. Praise your local producers and enjoy :)
10 comments:
I love how you spiced it up with five spice powder...a great touch MPG.
five spice powder, local apples and pastry : perfect antidote to a dreary seattle day!
Sounds amazing! Is Aussie Bakery puff pastry the all butter kind?
I alway appreciate your use of local ingredients - this tart sounds lovely.
Damn! You've done it again. You are always so creative with spices...I'd love to try this one!
That looks great! I love the cheeses from Samish Bay, my favorite is the Ladysmith, it's a very fresh cheese, just melts in your mouth!
Mango Power Girl, you are obviously ridiculously talented. Do you take your own photos?
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Peter - Thanks :) it adds a great savory touch!
eM - Isn't it ;) we have to make our days brighter with something.
Cherie - Nope no butter at all. Sorry, I forgot to link to them in this post, but done now. Give it a try, I've used it in several recipes just search on my site for Aussie bakery.
Gail - Thank you!
Cakespy - Come on over then once you guys are bit settled.
Layla - I'll remember to try the Ladysmith next time.
Manjari - Thank you! I really like your work. Yes, all the photography is mine :)
That looks wonderful!
I love that you defrosted your puff pastry! I cant imagine making it myself. I have never tried the Aussie brand.
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