Source: nephrocare.it

Presentation

A nutritious recipe, consisting of a dessert of Spanish origin prepared with puff pastry, apple, sweetener, cinnamon, egg

Ingredients

For 2 people

Puff pastry: 1 rectangular sheet

1 small or medium apple

Sweetener

Cinnamon

1 egg

Method

Prepare a syrup with a little hot water, sweetener and cinnamon

Cut the apple into very thin slices.

Roll out the puff pastry and cut it into squares (or rectangles).

Place one or two slices of apple on each square, brush with the syrup and fold the square diagonally to form a triangle by pressing along the edges to seal them.

Lightly beat the egg yolk and brush it on the triangles

Bake at 200° for about 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Let it cool slightly and serve.

Allergens

Cinnamon: possible reactivity in case of intolerance to spices

Apple: individual fruit intolerance or cross-reactivity in case of birch sensitivity

Puff pastry: contains gluten from cereals and butter containing milk allergens

Egg: included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Cinnamon: able to strengthen the immune system

Apple: provides flavonoids (Vit. P), antioxidants that enhance the action of Vit. C in favor of the immune system and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathics; useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants.

Especially if consumed with the peel, it provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Puff pastry: a source of cereals that stimulate the synthesis of serotonin which counteracts depression and promotes good mood, and butter is a source of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E and K) favourable to the health of the eyes, mucous membranes, bones, immune system and blood clotting.

Egg: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids. Rich in Vitamin D that fights mood disorders

Safety / Intended use

Can also be administered in case of:

• Anorexia – Weight Loss
• Nausea and vomiting
• Renal impairment

Not to be administered to individuals suffering from:

• Mucositis – Inflammation and Lesions of the oral cavity
• Xerostomia (dry mouth)
• Dysphagia (problems chewing and swallowing)