Description
Transform your kitchen into a European bakery with the delightful Caramel Apple Puff Pastry. This sweet, flaky treat is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a cozy brunch or enjoying a special breakfast with loved ones. The combination of tender, cinnamon-spiced apples enveloped in layers of buttery puff pastry creates an irresistible dessert that warms both the heart and home. In just 35 minutes, you can impress family and friends with this simple yet elegant recipe that’s sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large apples, peeled and cubed (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons whole milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Thaw the puff pastry for at least 30 minutes.
- Melt butter and brown sugar in a saucepan over high heat, stirring constantly. Add apples and cinnamon; simmer for 5-7 minutes until tender. Let cool completely.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut each pastry sheet into four squares, roll slightly, and fold sides to create bowls.
- Fill each bowl with cooled apple mixture and bake for 20-22 minutes until golden brown.
- For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth; drizzle over cooled pastries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry (90g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Use tart apples to balance sweetness. Experiment by adding nuts or spices for unique flavors.