🍎 Apple Puff Pastry
This **Apple Puff Pastry** is flaky, buttery, and filled with warm cinnamon-sugar apples — a quick and elegant dessert that looks fancy but takes only 15 minutes to prep! Perfect for last-minute guests or a sweet family treat.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
- 2 medium apples (peeled, cored, and thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (for filling)
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg (for egg wash, optional)
- 1 tbsp coarse sugar (for sprinkling, optional)
- Vanilla ice cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare apples: In a bowl, toss apple slices with sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and vanilla. Let sit 5 minutes.
- Roll out pastry: On a floured surface, roll puff pastry into a 10x10 inch square.
- Score edges: Use a knife to score a 1-inch border around the edge — do not cut through, just make an impression.
- Fill center: Mix apples with melted butter and nuts (if using). Spread inside the scored border.
- Egg wash (optional): Brush the border with beaten egg for golden color.
- Bake 20–25 minutes until puff pastry is puffed and golden brown.
- Cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar or coarse sugar.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
Tip: Serve with a drizzle of caramel sauce or a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence!
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