Pastila Recipe
Russian · Dessert · 200 min total
Pastila is a traditional Russian fruit confection, similar to a soft, airy fruit leather. This recipe uses apples and egg whites for a light, marshmallow-like texture.
20
min prep
min prep
180
min cook
min cook
8
servings
servings
120
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 2 lbs (about 6-7) tart apples, such as Granny Smith
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large egg whites, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 170°F (75°C) or the lowest setting. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Peel, core, and chop apples. Place in a saucepan with 2 tablespoons water. Cook over medium heat, covered, until soft, about 15 minutes. Mash into a smooth puree.
- Transfer apple puree to a large bowl. Stir in sugar and lemon juice. Let cool completely.
- Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into apple mixture until no white streaks remain.
- Spread mixture evenly onto prepared baking sheet to about 1/2-inch thickness.
- Bake for 3 hours, or until the surface is dry and the pastila feels firm but slightly tacky. Turn off oven and let cool inside with door ajar.
- Dust a cutting board with powdered sugar. Carefully peel pastila off parchment. Cut into rectangles or squares. Dust with more powdered sugar.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Tips
- For a smoother texture, pass the apple puree through a sieve before folding in egg whites.
- Pastila can be rolled up like a fruit roll-up for a fun presentation.
- If your oven runs hot, prop the door open slightly to maintain low temperature.
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