The quick apple pies with puff pastry are the perfect dessert for those who love the scent of caramelized apples and vanilla, but don’t have time for long dough processes or elaborate baking.
Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these mini pies capture all the taste of the American apple pie in an express version, ready in a few minutes and with very few ingredients.
Making them is super easy: just take ready-made puff pastry rolls, form them, and prepare a fragrant, substantial filling of diced apples, sautéed in a pan with brown sugar and vanilla.
Perfect for snacks, breakfast, or as an autumn dessert, they can be enjoyed both warm and cold, maybe accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a sprinkle of powdered sugar.
Crispy, fragrant, and super easy to make: the quick apple pies with puff pastry captivated us from the aroma released during baking, and I’m sure they’ll win you over too!
READ THE F.A.Q. AND TIPS AT THE END OF THE RECIPE
OTHER INTERESTING APPLE RECIPES:
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Creative
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter
Ingredients
- 1 roll puff pastry
- 2 apples
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- vanilla
- 1 tablespoon chopped pistachios
Tools
- Pastry Cutter
- Cookie Cutter
Steps
Peel and dice the apples.
Pour the oil into a pan, add the sugar, then the apples and vanilla. Cook for 5/6 minutes or until the cubes are soft.
Transfer the apple cubes to a bowl and add the chopped pistachios and mix. Allow them to cool slightly before using.
Unroll the puff pastry (unfortunately I couldn’t find the rectangular one) and cut out the bases using the pastry cutter. Cut the center of the round shapes that will go on top using flower or heart-shaped cutters. With the pastry scraps, make the leaves and stems of the apples.
Moisten the edges of the bases with a little milk and fill with a spoonful of apples. Also add the leaves and stems to each base, pressing lightly.
Close each “apple” with the disc cut out in the center and, with a fork, seal around the edges. Brush the surface with a little milk, optionally sprinkle with some brown sugar, and bake in a hot oven at 350°F for about 20 minutes. Serve hot, warm, or cold.
Tips:
Serve them warm with a scoop of ice cream or custard: they will become a patisserie dessert.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Can they be prepared in advance?
Yes, you can cook the filling and store it in the fridge for a day. Assemble the apple pies just before baking.
Can they be frozen?
Certainly! Whether raw or already cooked: just heat them in the oven for a few minutes before serving.
