Apple puff pastries are one of those desserts that smell like home and comfort: simple to prepare, cinnamon-scented, and irresistibly crunchy. They are perfect when you have little time but don’t want to miss out on serving a genuine and delicious dessert.
The recipe is truly accessible to everyone, as it requires only a few ingredients and the base is ready-made puff pastry, a valuable ally in the kitchen when you want to achieve fragrant desserts in just a few minutes. With just one apple, a pinch of cinnamon, some brown sugar, and a few drops of lemon juice, you can create golden and fragrant pastries, perfect for breakfast or a special snack.
The combination of the sweetness of the apples and the crispiness of the puff pastry is a timeless classic. The touch of cinnamon enhances the fruit’s aroma, while the brown sugar during cooking gives a caramelized and slightly crunchy surface that makes these pastries even more inviting.
This recipe is also very versatile: you can serve the pastries warm, accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream to turn them into an elegant dessert, or simply dust them with powdered sugar for a more rustic and homely version.
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 6 pastries
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients for Apple Puff Pastries:
- 1 roll rectangular puff pastry
- 1 large apple
- 1 lemon
- to taste ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- to taste brown sugar
Tools for Apple Puff Pastries:
- 1 Pastry Cutter
- 1 Knife
- 1 Baking Tray
Steps for Apple Puff Pastries:
Wash the apple well, dry it, and peel it, then cut it in half, remove the core, and chop it into small pieces; alternatively, you can grate it using a large-hole mandolin.
Add the juice of half a lemon to the apples, a generous sprinkle of cinnamon, and a tablespoon of brown sugar, mix well and let rest for 10 minutes.
Unroll the puff pastry and use a 4-inch diameter pastry cutter to cut out 6 disks (you can re-roll the puff pastry, roll out a thin sheet, and form more disks); if you prefer, you can also make them smaller using a 2.5 or 3-inch diameter pastry cutter.
Line a baking tray with the parchment paper provided with the puff pastry, place the disks, and use a knife to make lines on half of the circle.
On the uncut part, place about a tablespoon of apples (make sure not to add the liquid formed, only the apples), place the part with the cuts over the apples to form a half-moon, seal the edges well to prevent them from opening during baking.
Sprinkle some brown sugar over the pastries.
Bake in a preheated oven at 340°F for about 15 minutes, until golden brown.
Remove your pastries from the oven, let them cool, and serve them. If you like, you can dust with powdered brown sugar.
Tips:
For an even more indulgent version, you can make a thin layer of jam on half of the puff pastry disk and then add the apples, to which you can also add raisins previously soaked for 15 minutes.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I use other types of apples besides the classic Golden Delicious?
Yes, you can use the apples you prefer: Golden Delicious are sweet and soft, but Fuji, Gala, or Pink Lady, which have a fresher and slightly tangy taste, are also great.
Is it necessary to peel the apples?
It’s not mandatory: if the peel is thin, you can leave it on; otherwise, you can peel the apple for a more delicate texture.
How long do apple puff pastries last?
They are best freshly baked, but they keep for 1-2 days in an airtight container. If you want to keep them crispy, you can reheat them for a few minutes in an air fryer or oven.
Can they be made in an air fryer?
Absolutely yes! Just cook them at 340°F for 10-12 minutes, until golden brown, checking halfway through cooking.
