Äpfel im Schlafrock

Jabuke u šlafroku is a traditional, old dish that is a typical representative of Croatian comfort food. It is prepared by dipping thinly sliced apples in a batter consisting of flour, eggs, milk, and vanilla sugar. The concoction is then fried in hot oil until the apples turn golden-brown on the exterior.

After frying, the apples are often dusted with cinnamon or powdered sugar for extra flavor. The unusual name of the dish means apples in a bathrobe, referring to the fact that the apples are 'dressed' in a crispy external layer. And although it's not a traditional pairing, it's recommended to serve the dish with vanilla sauce on the side.

In Germany, the same dish, but usually made with whole peeled apples is called Äpfel im Schlafrock, and the apples are sometimes filled with apricots or peaches.