For Sunday lunch at grandma’s house or simply to enjoy as a treat at snack time, flan is a dessert appreciated for the gustatory pleasure it provides. If you are a budding pastry chef, this dessert is easy to prepare. Yes, yes, it is even easier than you imagine!
To prepare this revised flan, we added apples for even more flavors and pleasures! You will only need six simple ingredients, a pan, an oven and a few minutes of your time! Follow the steps below and prepare a delight that will end your meal in style and that you will enjoy eating alone or with your family
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Recipe information
- Recipe for 6 people (without eggs)
- Category: dessert
- Cuisine type: French recipe
- Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 40 minutes
- Break time: 1 hour minimum
Apple flan: ingredients for 6 people
- 3 golden apples
- 180 g of powdered sugar
- 100 g cornstarch
- 1 liter of whole milk
- 1 sachet of vanilla sugar
- 1 puff pastry or shortcrust pastry
- Apricot jelly and water to cover
Apple flan: preparation
1- Preheat the oven to 190-200°C, then take a saucepan and pour 0.75 litres of milk into it, along with the icing sugar and vanilla sugar. Stir everything together and place the saucepan on the heat until it boils.
2- Dilute the cornstarch in 1/4 liter of milk, mixing well with a spoon.
3- Peel the apples and cut them into pieces, then into thin slices, discarding the seeds.
4- Pour the milk and cornstarch mixture into the saucepan with the rest of the ingredients and stir until a thick cream forms.
5- Place your puff pastry in a mould and prick it all over with a fork. According to chef Raymond Blanc, this will stabilise the base for optimal cooking of your flan!
6- Then pour your cream over the puff pastry.
7- Then place apple slices on your flan
8- Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon powder.
9- Let your flan cool and then put it in the oven for about forty minutes.
10- Prepare a topping by diluting the apricot jelly in water and spreading it over the apple slices with a brush. Your flan will look brighter and more appetizing.
11- Let it cool before tasting!
Frequently Asked Questions
How to preserve apple flan?
Allow your flan to cool completely and then cover it with foil or cling film. You can also store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
How to make the surface of an apple flan shine?
To do this, cover the surface of this dessert with gelatin of your choice after removing it from the oven. Another method is to brush it with egg yolk before baking.
Can you freeze apple flan?
Yes, it is possible to freeze flan. After cooking, store it in the freezer in an airtight container for up to a month. On the other hand, defrosting flan can spoil the product. The components of the flan do not defrost at the same rate. As a result, the dough becomes soggy.
