Fall is finally upon us, and there is no better way to commemorate the new season than with apple desserts. From apple crisp to apple cobbler to apple pie, there is no end to the ways you can use your favorite apples in the sweet treats you make this autumn. Plus, apple-based desserts are popular for people of all ages, so they are perfect for satisfying your parents or your kids, and they work for a casual dinner as well as a more proper Thanksgiving meal.
If you have never made an apple filling before, or even if you have and need a refresher, this article will give you the top eight tips for perfecting an apple filling you can use in any of your desserts this season. We spoke to Raymie Fuentes, the pastry chef at , and Paty Zamarripa, the pastry chef from , to get the inside scoop on what chefs think are the most important things to do while making your apple filling. Here's what they said.
Make desserts with flaky dough An apple filling can be liquidy, and in order for the dessert you are making to taste good, you will need a solid foundation for the apple filling to rest in. This is why desserts with flaky dough are best to make when you plan to use an apple filling. An example of a flaky dough dessert is using to make a cinnamon roll that you top with chunks of your apple filling.
But of course, sometimes keeping it classic is the best way to go. According to Chef Raymie Fuentes of Bouchon Bakery, "There is no better vessel for a delicious apple filling like a pie shell.