Traditional Apple Bags

Traditional Apple Bags

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Enjoy these traditional Dutch apple pastries, a specialty perfect for New Year’s Eve.

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“Appelflappen,” a Dutch tradition, are apple pastries that are deep-fried. They are an integral part of New Year’s Eve celebrations.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time45 min
  • Cook time15 min
  • Total1 hr
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodfrying
  • Estimated cost$4.64 $1.16 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $2.78
  • $0.06
  • $0.04
  • $0.03
  • $0.33
  • $0.09
  • $0.70
  • $0.12
  • $0.32
  • $0.17

Prices from US supermarkets for 9 of 10 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Use a small drill bit to create a hole in the apple to allow for filling or other modifications. ≈ 3 min
  2. Peel the apples. ≈ 8 min
  3. Cut each apple into 4 slices, making sure that the hole in the center is clearly visible. ≈ 8 min
  4. Place the apple slices in a dish, then sprinkle them with caramel and cinnamon. ≈ 2 min
  5. Pour in the flour into a bowl and sift it. ≈ 2 min
  6. Add a pinch of salt. ≈ 3 min
  7. Make a well in the flour and add the eggs and milk. ≈ 3 min
  8. Use the blender to create a smooth, lump-free batter. ≈ 3 min
  9. Meanwhile, add the beer. ≈ 3 min
  10. Heat the oil paint or butter for frying.
  11. This happens when oil paint or butter starts to smoke. ≈ 3 min
  12. Place the apple slices through the dough, then carefully arrange them in the deep-fat fryer. ≈ 3 min
  13. It is best to use a fork (for meat) for this purpose. ≈ 3 min
  14. Do not overcrowd the deep fryer with French fries at the same time.
  15. The leaves should be cooked for 3 to 5 minutes, until they turn a dark brown color.
  16. Remove with a skimmer and drain into a container lined with absorbent paper. ≈ 2 min
  17. Serve with powdered sugar. ≈ 2 min

The bill

Traditional Apple Bags

  • 8 tart, acidic apples (such as Golden Delicious)$2.78
  • 50 g of sugar$0.06
  • cinnamon$0.04
  • To take a risk; to be bold$0.03
  • 250 g of wheat flour$0.33
  • One package of baking powder$0.09
  • 2 eggs$0.70
  • 12.5 cl of milk$0.12
  • 12.5 cl of beer$0.32
  • oil paint or frying fat$0.17

Total$4.64

that's $1.16 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 8 tart, acidic apples (such as Golden Delicious)
  • 50 g of sugar
  • cinnamon
  • To take a risk; to be bold
  • 250 g of wheat flour
  • One package of baking powder
  • 2 eggs
  • 12.5 cl of milk
  • 12.5 cl of beer
  • oil paint or frying fat

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