Caramel Apple Puff Pastry: A Sweet, Flaky Delight That Warms the Heart
Transform your kitchen into a European bakery with Caramel Apple Puff Pastry: A Sweet, Flaky Delight That Warms the Heart. This delightful pastry features layers of flaky puff pastry filled with tender, cinnamon-spiced apples and a luscious caramel glaze. Perfect for any occasion, from cozy weekend brunches to impressive desserts for guests, this recipe is quick and easy to prepare. With just 35 minutes of prep and bake time, you can create an irresistible treat that will impress everyone around the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6 pastries 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 sheets frozen puff pastry dough
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons whole milk
Instructions
- Thaw the puff pastry for at least 30 minutes.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar over medium heat. Add chopped apples and cinnamon; simmer until apples are tender (about 5–7 minutes). Let cool.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut each puff pastry sheet into four squares and shape them into bowls by folding up all sides.
- Fill each bowl with the cooled apple mixture and bake for 20–22 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar and milk until smooth, then drizzle over cooled pastries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry (95g)
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 117mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg