Pastry Rolled around Pear and Apple

Indulge in the delightful combination of fruits and pastry with this exquisite recipe for Pastry Rolled around Pear and Apple. This dessert is a true masterpiece, featuring a thin, delicate layer of dough enveloping thinly sliced apples and pears, infused with fragrant flavors of orange flower water, eau-de-vie, and vanilla. The pastry is baked to perfection, resulting in a golden, crispy exterior that encases the luscious fruit filling.

Creating this pastry is a labor of love, starting with the preparation of a soft, airy dough that rests to develop its full potential. The dough is then skillfully rolled out to an incredibly thin consistency, allowing the flavors to meld harmoniously. The filling of sliced apples and pears adds a delightful sweetness and texture, enhanced by the aromatic essence of orange flower water and eau-de-vie.

Once baked, the pastry transforms into a work of art, exuding a tantalizing aroma that beckons you to take a bite. The combination of flavors and textures, from the crisp pastry to the tender fruit, is a symphony of taste sensations that will captivate your palate.

Serves 7–8

INGREDIENTS:

• 6 cups flour
• 4 eggs
• Pinch of salt
• 2 cups warm water
• 8 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 1 apple
• 1 pear
• 1 tablespoon orange flower water
• 2 tablespoons eau-de-vie
• 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup sugar

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. In a large bowl, put the flour and salt, and make a well in the center of the flour. Crack the eggs into the well.
2. Slowly pour in the warm water while working the mixture into a soft, smooth dough. Mix thoroughly to incorporate air into the dough. Cover with plastic wrap and let it rest for 3 hours.
3. Lay a fine tablecloth or bedsheet over a large table, preferably 6 feet square. Place the dough in the center of the cloth and allow it to spread by itself.
4. Slide your hands underneath the cloth and gently work the dough, pushing it outward with your fingers until it covers the entire work surface in a very thin layer, similar to cigarette paper. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
5. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
6. Melt the butter and mix it with the canola oil. Use a pastry brush to generously coat the entire surface of the dough sheet with the butter-oil mixture.
7. Peel and core the apple and pear, then slice them very finely. Arrange the sliced fruit evenly over the dough.
8. In a small bowl, combine the orange flower water, eau-de-vie, and vanilla extract. Sprinkle the liquid mixture over the entire surface of the dough, and then sprinkle it with sugar.
9. Grasp one edge of the cloth and gently roll the filled dough onto itself to form a tube. Avoid pressing down too hard; simply keep it rolling by gathering up the cloth. Carefully place the rolled dough in a spiral shape in a round, high baking dish, preferably one with a cover.
10. Bake the pastry in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, uncovered, until it turns nicely colored. Then cover the dish and continue baking for another 20 minutes.
11. Remove the dish from the oven, unmold the pastry, cut it into pieces, and serve it warm.

Serve this Pastry Rolled around Pear and Apple warm, allowing the flavors to fully blossom and the pastry to reveal its true magnificence. Whether enjoyed as a dessert or a special treat for any occasion, this recipe is sure to impress and leave a lasting impression on your guests.

Prepare to embark on a culinary journey as you savor every delightful bite of this exquisite pastry creation. Let the aroma of baked apples and pears fill your kitchen, and indulge in the pure pleasure of this captivating dessert.