Description
Delightful flaky pastries filled with caramelized apples and topped with a drizzle of caramel sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package puff pastry sheets (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 large apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon water
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples:
- Peel, core, and slice the apples into thin wedges.
- In a bowl, toss the apple slices with lemon juice and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
- Make the Caramel Sauce:
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the sugar until it turns a golden-brown color. Do not stir, only swirl the pan occasionally.
- Add the butter and stir until melted and combined.
- Remove from heat and slowly whisk in the heavy cream until smooth. Let it cool slightly.
- Prepare the Pastry:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Cut into squares (about 4×4 inches).
- Score a smaller square inside each pastry piece, being careful not to cut through the pastry.
- Assemble the Pastries:
- Place the apple slices inside the scored square on each pastry piece.
- Drizzle the caramel sauce over the apples.
- Bake:
- Beat the egg with water to create an egg wash. Brush the edges of the pastries with the egg wash.
- Place pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.
- Finish and Serve:
- Allow the pastries to cool slightly.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the caramel sauce is not too hot when adding the cream to avoid splattering.
- For added flavor, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt over the caramel apple mixture before baking.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg