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Nutritional Values

🔥450kcal
💪5gProtein
🌾65gCarbs
🥑20gFat
🌿4gFibre
⚖️200 gServing

* Per serving · 200 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten

Appelbol

How to order / say it
Say it Appelbol — [AH-pel-bol]
Order I'd like an appelbol, please.
Locally Ik zou graag een appelbol willen, alstublieft.
Say locally

A pastry-encased baked apple, often filled with sugar and raisins.

Why try it?

Appelbol is a beloved sweet treat in Ghent, perfect for understanding the city's love of simple yet delightful desserts. It represents a tradition of pastry craftsmanship that thrives in Belgian culture.

How it tastes

The warm, steamy apple inside is succulent and sweet, balanced by the flaky and buttery pastry crust. The filling of sugar and raisins offers a hint of richness and fruity undertones.

Origin & History — first documented: 1750

Appelbols date back to the 18th century, a period when access to spices and sugar increased in Belgium. They became a popular dessert across the Flemish regions, showcasing the blend of local fruit and European ingredients.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 large apples
  • 🌾 2 sheets puff pastry
  • 50 g raisins
  • 🍯 50 g brown sugar
  • 🧂 5 g cinnamon
  • 🥚 1 egg

Method

  1. 1 Core the apples, fill with sugar, raisins, and cinnamon.
  2. 2 Wrap each apple in a sheet of puff pastry.
  3. 3 Brush with beaten egg, bake until pastry is golden.
  4. 4 Let cool slightly, serve warm.

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