Despite the fact that apple marshmallow in the oven has been cooking for a very long time, it still turns out to be tasty, sweet, and most importantly - healthy. It is worth noting that such a product from dried fruit can be stored in a refrigerator for 1-1.5 years.
Homemade apple pastille: recipe with product photo
Required components for a sweet billet:
- ripe sweet apples - 1 kg;
- chilled boiled water - 1/3 cup;
- granulated sugar - 5 full large spoons;
- sunflower oil - 1-3 large spoons;
- sesame seeds - dessert spoon.
The right fruit choice
Apple pastille in the oven turns out to be tasty and sweet, if only ripe fruits are used for this preparation (preferably from your own garden). If at your disposal there are no such products, then they can be purchased at any store. But when buying apples for pastille, you should definitely pay attention to their rigidity. Indeed, from too overripe and stale ingredient will turn out not very tasty sweet preparation.
Fruit processing
Before apple pastille in the oven begins to dry slowly, it is necessary to carefully process all products purchased or ripped from trees. To do this, the fruit must be washed well, and then cleaned from the seed box and, if desired, peel with a thin layer (if it is hard or covered with wax). Next, the apples should be finely chopped, put in a blender or food processor and chopped until smooth.
Heat treatment of mashed potatoes
To make apple pastille in the oven turn out to be sweet and tasty, the prepared fruit puree should be slightly extinguished over low heat. For this, the pulp must be placed in a saucepan, pour sugar into it and pour a little water. In this composition, it is recommended to cook the ingredients without a lid for 10 minutes. During the heat treatment, applesauce should be mixed with a large spoon, otherwise it may burn.
Pastilles
After the fruit gruel is slightly stewed, it needs to be cooled in cold air, and then take the cooking sleeve (or parchment paper for baking), grease it with sunflower oil, sprinkle it with sesame seeds and apply mashed potatoes with a thin layer, using a large knife or metal spatula.
Drying apple products
Cooking apple marshmallows in an oven takes about 7-9 hours. For this, a baking sheet with a cooking sleeve or parchment paper must be put in the oven and set the temperature to 120-150 degrees. In this case, do not completely close the door of the kitchen appliance.
Apple marshmallow will be ready to eat immediately after it dries well. To prevent such a product from sticking during storage, it is recommended to lubricate its surface with a little vegetable oil. Next, the pastille should be cut into long strips, wrapped in a roll, placed in a bag and put in the refrigerator. In this state, the dried apple blank can be stored for a fairly long time.