Pastis Gascon
Pastis Gascon
Ingredients
For the Apple Filling
- 4 apples, large, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons Armagnac
For the Phyllo Pastry
- 1 pound phyllo dough, thawed, about 16-20 sheets
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan and place it on a baking sheet to catch any potential drips.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the thinly sliced apples, brown sugar, and Armagnac. Toss gently to coat the apples evenly.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Transfer the apple mixture to a large skillet or sauté pan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 10-15 minutes, or until the apples have softened and the liquid has reduced to a syrupy, caramelized consistency. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
⏱️ 15 min
- 4
Carefully unroll the phyllo dough. Take one sheet of phyllo, lay it flat, and generously brush it with melted butter. Sprinkle evenly with about 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Loosely scrunch or ruffle the buttered and sugared phyllo sheet and place it into the prepared springform pan. Repeat this process with approximately 8-10 more phyllo sheets, arranging them to cover the bottom and extend up the sides of the pan, creating a crinkled base and edge. Don't worry about perfection; the ruffles add to the charm.
⏱️ 10 min
- 6
Spoon the cooled apple filling into the center of the phyllo-lined pan, mounding it slightly.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Take the remaining phyllo sheets, one at a time. Brush each sheet generously with melted butter and sprinkle with granulated sugar, just as before. Loosely scrunch or ruffle each sheet and arrange them on top of the apple filling, building height and creating a dramatic, golden crown effect. Ensure the apples are mostly covered.
⏱️ 10 min
- 8
Place the springform pan on the baking sheet in the preheated oven. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the phyllo pastry is deeply golden brown, audibly crisp, and the apples are tender.
⏱️ 45 min•🌡️ 375
- 9
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before carefully releasing the springform pan. Serve warm or at room temperature.
⏱️ 2 min
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Pastis Gascon
Ingredients
For the Apple Filling
- 4 apples, large, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons Armagnac
For the Phyllo Pastry
- 1 pound phyllo dough, thawed, about 16-20 sheets
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan and place it on a baking sheet to catch any potential drips.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
In a large bowl, combine the thinly sliced apples, brown sugar, and Armagnac. Toss gently to coat the apples evenly.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Transfer the apple mixture to a large skillet or sauté pan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 10-15 minutes, or until the apples have softened and the liquid has reduced to a syrupy, caramelized consistency. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
⏱️ 15 min - 4
Carefully unroll the phyllo dough. Take one sheet of phyllo, lay it flat, and generously brush it with melted butter. Sprinkle evenly with about 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Loosely scrunch or ruffle the buttered and sugared phyllo sheet and place it into the prepared springform pan. Repeat this process with approximately 8-10 more phyllo sheets, arranging them to cover the bottom and extend up the sides of the pan, creating a crinkled base and edge. Don't worry about perfection; the ruffles add to the charm.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
Spoon the cooled apple filling into the center of the phyllo-lined pan, mounding it slightly.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Take the remaining phyllo sheets, one at a time. Brush each sheet generously with melted butter and sprinkle with granulated sugar, just as before. Loosely scrunch or ruffle each sheet and arrange them on top of the apple filling, building height and creating a dramatic, golden crown effect. Ensure the apples are mostly covered.
⏱️ 10 min - 8
Place the springform pan on the baking sheet in the preheated oven. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the phyllo pastry is deeply golden brown, audibly crisp, and the apples are tender.
⏱️ 45 min•🌡️ 375 - 9
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before carefully releasing the springform pan. Serve warm or at room temperature.
⏱️ 2 min