Description
Delight in these easy-to-make Caramel Apple Puff Pastries, a perfect blend of flaky puff pastry, tender cinnamon-spiced apples, and rich caramel sauce. This dessert is crisp on the outside with a sweet, fruity filling inside, served warm and optionally paired with vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat.
Ingredients
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Puff Pastry
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed but still cold)
Filling
- 2 apples (cored and thinly sliced)
- 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1½ tablespoons butter (sliced into 6 thin slices)
Topping
- 4-6 tablespoons caramel sauce
- Vanilla ice cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Sugar Mixture: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). While the puff pastry sheet is thawing, slice the apples thinly. In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt, and set the mixture aside.
- Cut Puff Pastry: Place the thawed sheet of puff pastry on a baking sheet. Cut it into six equal rectangles. Using a fork, poke several holes in the center of each rectangle to prevent excessive puffing in the middle during baking.
- Assemble Pastries: Arrange thin slices of apple in a line along the center of each puff pastry rectangle, overlapping slightly. Sprinkle each with about one tablespoon of the cinnamon sugar mixture and top with one thin slice of butter.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes until the pastries are puffed and have turned a light golden brown.
- Add Caramel and Serve: Remove the pastries from the oven and drizzle with caramel sauce while still warm. Serve immediately, optionally accompanied by vanilla ice cream for added richness and texture.
Notes
- Ensure the puff pastry is cold but thawed to get the best puff and flaky texture.
- Use tart apple varieties like Granny Smith for a nice contrast with the sweet caramel.
- Adjust the amount of caramel and cinnamon sugar according to your preference for sweetness and spice.
- Serve immediately to maintain crispness of the pastry.
- For a dairy-free option, use plant-based butter and caramel sauce.
