Simple, quick, fragrant sweet apple and cinnamon puff pastry sticks.
Made with crunchy puff pastry, a delicious filling of grated apples and cinnamon, and a touch of sugar to caramelize them, these sweet sticks are perfect for breakfast, a snack, or a delicious treat.
They’re prepared in just a few minutes and are ideal to accompany with a cup of tea or hot chocolate or in the warmer season served with a scoop of ice cream.
Discover all the secrets to make them perfectly and enjoy these sweet and crunchy sticks! 😍👇
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 7 sticks
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter, All Seasons
Ingredients for Apple and Cinnamon Puff Pastry Sticks:
- 1 roll rectangular puff pastry
- 1 yellow apple
- to taste lemon juice
- to taste granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons apricot jam (heaping)
- to taste milk
- to taste powdered sugar
Tools for Apple and Cinnamon Puff Pastry Sticks:
- 1 Oven
- 1 Mandolin
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Knife
- 1 Baking Sheet
Steps for Preparing and Cooking Apple and Cinnamon Puff Pastry Sticks:
Cut a large yellow apple in half, remove the core, and peel it.
Grate it using the large holes, then season it with lemon juice and a few teaspoons of granulated sugar, mix well, and add cinnamon to taste, continuing to mix to flavor the apple well.
Unroll the rectangular puff pastry, use a fork or a dough perforator to make many holes in the pastry, add 2 heaping tablespoons of apricot jam and spread it over the pastry, then place the prepared apples over 2/3 of the pastry to create an even layer, finally add cinnamon to taste.
Fold the pastry and lightly press to seal it well, then cut 7 strips with a knife.
Take a strip, hold the inner part steady, and twist the top part to create a spiral, place it on a baking sheet, and proceed with preparing the other sticks, brush with milk and if desired add more granulated or brown sugar.
Bake at 356°F (180°C) for 15 minutes until they are golden.
You can also cook them in an air fryer at 320°F (160°C) for about ten minutes; if you have an air fryer with a single resistance, flip them halfway through cooking; they should be well browned.
Let them cool before consuming, and if desired, sprinkle powdered sugar on top.
FAQ
Can I add other ingredients?
Yes! You can enrich the filling with:
Chocolate chips 🍫
Chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts) 🌰
A teaspoon of honey or maple syrup for extra sweetness 🍯How long do they last?
✔ At room temperature: 1-2 days in an airtight container.
✔ In the refrigerator: up to 3 days (reheat in the oven for a few minutes before serving).
✔ In the freezer: You can freeze them raw and bake directly from frozen at 392°F (200°C) for 15-18 minutes.Can I replace cinnamon with other spices?
✔ Of course! Try with:
Ground ginger for a spicier aroma
Nutmeg for a more enveloping taste
Star anise for a special touch
