Description
Caramel Apple Puff Pastries are a delightful combination of flaky puff pastry, sweet caramel, and tart apples. With a golden-brown finish and gooey filling, these pastries are perfect for cozy evenings or festive gatherings. Easy to prepare, they make a stunning dessert centerpiece that will impress family and friends alike. Serve them warm with vanilla ice cream or enjoy them at room temperature as a delicious snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sheets puff pastry
- 3 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, toss apple slices with brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface; cut into 4×4 inch squares.
- Place apple mixture in the center of each square and drizzle with caramel.
- Fold to form triangles or rectangles; seal edges tightly.
- Brush with beaten egg wash.
- Bake on parchment-lined baking sheet for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: For added crunch, consider adding chopped nuts or swapping apples for pears. Drizzle with extra chocolate or caramel sauce before serving for an indulgent touch.