Hojicha Apple Puff Pastry Squares Recipe

Directions

Cook apples:

1. Place apples in a pot with water, cover, and cook over medium heat until they’re tender. (When the water starts to boil, turn down the heat and let it simmer, around 10-15 minutes.)

2. Add Maple syrup and bring it back to boil.

3. Mix 1/2 tsp Organic Hojicha powder and Tapioca powder.

4. Add the mixture to the apple and maple syrup mixture. Keep simmering while stirring until it gets thickened.

Bake puff pastry squares:

1. Preheat oven to 400 F.

2. Cut the sheet into 12 squares. Place them 1″ apart on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

3. Lightly score ½″ inside from edges with a knife. We used the rim of a cup to make a mark.

4. Pork centers with a fork.

5. Brush tops with egg.

6. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and flatten centers with a spoon.

7. Bake 5 minutes more until golden brown.

8. Remove from oven and press centers down one more time so the centers are “dented.”

9. Cool the squares on the rack.

Assemble:

1. Scoop 1 heaping Tbsp whipped cream in the center of each square.

2. Place 2 wedges of apple on top of whipped cream.

3. Mix ½ tsp organic Hojicha powder and ½ tsp cinnamon powder.

4. Sprinkle the Hojicha powder mixture liberally on top of the square.

5. Enjoy it with a hot cup of Hojicha tea!