Who would have thought that we could combine classic Italian focaccia with autumn flavors?Apple focaccia is the perfect combination of soft, light dough and sweet apples and plums.
Autumn brings one of our favorite ingredients –apples. Today we share with you a recipe for apple focaccia, which combines an Italian classic with a sweet touch of autumn.
Although traditional focaccia is usually savory and seasoned with rosemary or salt, this sweet twist brings something completely new. It is an excellent choice for an autumn snack, dessert or even breakfast. The preparation is simple, and the flavors are completely seasonal! The combination of light, soft and slightly crispy dough with applesauce and juicy apples, with a light touch of cinnamon will fill your kitchen with the smell of apple pie, but in the form of bread!
Apples are an excellent choice for sweet and savory dishes, as they bring natural sweetness, texture and freshness. When they are baked, they caramelize nicely and emphasize their taste even more. For this recipe, we used a simple focaccia base, applesauce, apples and plums. Plus, it can be adjusted to taste – more maple syrup for those with a sweet tooth, more cinnamon for those who like richer flavors.
You don’t need to be an experienced baker to make this dish. In fact, the process is so simple that you can prepare it during the weekend breakfast or as a dessert for an evening visit. Your guests will be delighted when they bite into this juicy focaccia. Those of you who like to experiment in the kitchen will find this recipe a great opportunity for creativity.
Recipe
Apple focaccia
Ingredients
- 450 g (3 cup) white wheat flour
- 7 g (1 package) dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) coconut sugar
- 250 ml (1 cup) lukewarm water not hot
- 20 g (2 tbsp) olive oil
- 260 g (1 cup) applesauce
- 1 apple
- 2 plums
- powdered sugar and cinnamon for sprinkling or/and maple syrup for topping
Instructions
- Put flour, dry yeast and coconut sugar in a bowl, mix and make a well in the middle.
- Put lukewarm water and olive oil in the well and knead well.
- Cover with a dish towel and leave to rest in a warm place for 45 minutes.
- Oil the pan well and when the dough has risen, shape it into a pan.
- Oil the dough and use your fingers to press deep dimples into the surface of the dough.
- Pour the applesauce over the dough, add sliced apple and plums and bake for 25-30 minutes in a preheated oven at
- 200 °C (392°F).
- When the focaccia is baked, cut it into pieces and sprinkle with a mixture of powdered sugar and cinnamon. You can also top it with maple syrup.
