Steps for Preparing and Baking the Apple Puff Pastry Star with Raisins and Cinnamon:

• Place the raisins in a small bowl and cover them with water (or, if you prefer, orange juice for a more intense aroma). Let them soak for 10 minutes, then drain and squeeze them well.

• Peel the apple, cut it in half, slice each half into 4 parts and then into thin slices. Transfer it to a bowl and add the sugar, lemon juice, plenty of cinnamon, and the soaked raisins. Mix and let rest for a few minutes.

• Unroll the round puff pastry and place a 6-inch diameter bowl in the center and make 8 cuts, then make another 8 cuts inside to get 8 triangles as you can see from the video.

• On the 8 outer wedges, place a thin layer of apricot jam, then add the apples with the raisins and then take the two edges of each wedge and seal them well so that the filling does not come out during baking.

  Place a little jam in each inner triangle, add some raisins and a few pieces of apple, and fold the tip of the triangle outward (if you watch the video, you’ll notice it’s very easy).

  Brush the star with milk, place it directly with the baking paper in a large round baking tray, sprinkle some brown sugar over it, and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 20 minutes until it’s golden brown.

  While still warm, sprinkle some grated coconut for a snow effect and let it cool before serving.