Crispy Puff Pastry Apple Rings Recipe – Delicious & Easy!
Indulge in the delightful combination of crispy puff pastry and warm baked apples with these easy-to-make apple rings. Perfect for cozy gatherings or a comforting evening treat, this recipe is sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Fresh apples (tart varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp recommended)
- Puff pastry (store-bought, thawed)
- Granulated sugar (or brown sugar, coconut sugar, or a sugar substitute)
- Ground cinnamon
- Egg (for egg wash, or plant-based milk and oil for vegan option)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Wash and core the apples, then slice them into rings about 1/4 inch thick.
- In a mixing bowl, toss the apple rings with sugar and cinnamon until well coated.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thickness and cut it into squares or rectangles.
- Place an apple ring in the center of each pastry square, fold the corners over the apple, and pinch them together to seal.
- Whisk an egg and brush it over the pastry for a golden finish.
- Place the assembled pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.
- Let the apple rings cool slightly before serving, warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: Choose a mix of sweet and tart apples for complexity. Keep the puff pastry cold before baking for best results. Consider adding almond paste or cream cheese for richness, and garnish with powdered sugar before serving.