Caramel Apple Puff Pastry 🍏🍯
A Caramel Apple Puff Pastry combines the sweet, tart flavor of apples with rich caramel, all wrapped in buttery, flaky puff pastry. A perfect dessert or treat for fall gatherings!
Ingredients:
For the Pastry:
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed 🥐
1 egg (for egg wash) 🥚
1 tablespoon water 💧
1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for sprinkling) 🍚
For the Caramel Apple Filling:
2 cups diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp) 🍏
1/4 cup brown sugar 🍂
1 tablespoon granulated sugar 🍚
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Make the Caramel Apple Filling:
In a medium saucepan, combine the diced apples, brown sugar, and granulated sugar.
Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples begin to soften and the sugars melt into a syrup.
Reduce the heat and simmer for another 5 minutes, allowing the mixture to thicken slightly. Set aside to cool.
3. Prepare the Puff Pastry:
Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface.
Cut the pastry into 4 equal squares or rectangles, depending on your preference for the size of each pastry.
4. Assemble the Puff Pastry:
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to create an egg wash.
Spoon a generous amount of the caramel apple filling onto the center of each pastry square.
Fold the pastry over the filling to create a pocket or turnover shape.
Press the edges together to seal the pastry. Use a fork to crimp the edges for a decorative finish.
5. Bake the Pastries:
Brush the tops of the filled pastries with the egg wash and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
Place the pastries on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed up.
6. Serve:
Allow the Caramel Apple Puff Pastries to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Enjoy them warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of extra caramel sauce for an indulgent treat!
These Caramel Apple Puff Pastries are the perfect combination of sweet apples, caramel, and flaky pastry—an irresistible dessert for any occasion! 🍏🍯🍴