Delightful Apple Puff Pastry
Indulge in the cozy flavors of autumn with this delightful apple puff pastry. Bursting with juicy, sweet apples and a hint of cinnamon, this dessert is incredibly easy to make yet impressively delicious. Perfect for gatherings or a sweet treat at home, each bite provides a flaky, golden crust that perfectly complements the tender apple filling. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for an unforgettable experience that will have everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh apples (e.g., Granny Smith and Fuji), sliced
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (or brown sugar for extra depth)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface to about 1/8-inch thickness.
- In a bowl, toss sliced apples with cinnamon and sugar until well-coated.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat, add coated apples, and sauté for about 5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Spoon the apple mixture onto one half of the puff pastry and fold the other half over to seal.
- Make small slits on top for steam to escape and brush with melted butter or an egg wash.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before slicing; serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg