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Spiced apricot buns

Recipe by Chef Sylvain - Long live pastry!

Individual spiced buns flavored with spices and fresh apricot dice, coated in a milk chocolate rock glaze with toasted almonds. A decadent French pastry, perfect for holidays or an elegant snack.

MediumFrenchServes 6

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Source Video
28h 33m
Prep
35m
Cook
3h 30m
Cleanup
32h 38m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$16.10
Per serving:$2.68

Critical Success Points

  • Bring the syrup to a boil without burning
  • Incorporate the hot syrup into dry ingredients without forming lumps
  • Rest the dough for 1 hour
  • Bake until golden coloration
  • Freeze before glazing to facilitate dipping
  • Melt chocolate to 45 °C without overheating
  • Quick dip of buns in the glaze

Safety Warnings

  • Boiling maple syrup can cause severe burns; handle with care and wear kitchen gloves.
  • Melted chocolate at 45 °C remains very hot; avoid any skin contact.
  • Use kitchen gloves when removing the buns from the oven (170 °C).
  • Be careful with sharp knives when cutting the apricots.

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