Caramel Apple Puff Pastry 🍎✨
Ingredients:
For the Apple Filling:
3 medium apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
1 tbsp lemon juice
For the Pastry:
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed (store-bought or homemade)
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
For the Topping:
1/4 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Optional Garnish: Chopped pecans, sea salt flakes, or powdered sugar
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add sliced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg (if using), and lemon juice. Cook for 5–7 minutes until apples are softened and caramelized. Let cool slightly.
Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Cut into rectangles or squares, depending on your preferred serving size.
Spoon a few apple slices onto one half of each pastry square, leaving a border. Fold over and press edges with a fork to seal.
Brush the tops with beaten egg and cut small slits for steam to escape.
Bake for 18–22 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.
Drizzle with caramel sauce while warm and top with chopped pecans, sea salt flakes, or a dusting of powdered sugar if desired.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes
Kcal: 290 kcal | Servings: 6 pastries
Tips:
Use chilled puff pastry for best flakiness—don’t let it get too soft before baking.
Let the apple mixture cool before adding to pastry to avoid soggy bottoms.
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