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Puff Pastry Apple Rings Recipe

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These Puff Pastry Apple Rings are a delightful and easy-to-make dessert featuring crisp apple slices wrapped in flaky puff pastry, dusted with cinnamon sugar, and baked to golden perfection. Perfect for a quick treat or elegant dessert, they combine a warm, spiced apple flavor with crispy, buttery pastry.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 4 large apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji work best)
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed

Instructions

  1. Prepare the apples: Slice the apples into 1 cm (½-inch) thick rounds. Use a corer or small knife to carefully remove the centers so you have donut-style apple rings.
  2. Mix cinnamon sugar: In a shallow bowl, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon thoroughly. Dip both sides of each apple slice into the mixture, pressing gently so the cinnamon sugar adheres well.
  3. Wrap with puff pastry: Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet and slice it into thin 1 cm strips. Wrap a puff pastry strip around each cinnamon-coated apple slice, slightly overlapping the pastry as you go to cover the apple ring evenly.
  4. Brush with egg wash: Brush the wrapped apple rings with the lightly beaten egg. This will help them develop a shiny, golden crust. Optionally, sprinkle a little of the leftover cinnamon sugar on top for extra flavor and sparkle.
  5. Bake and broil: Place the prepared apple rings on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 15 minutes. Then, switch to broil and cook for an additional 3 minutes or until the puff pastry is golden brown and crisp.
  6. Cool and serve: Let the apple rings cool slightly for a few minutes, then enjoy them warm and flaky as a delicious snack or dessert.

Notes

  • You can use any firm apples that hold their shape well during baking, such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji.
  • Make sure the puff pastry is fully thawed before rolling and wrapping for best results.
  • If you don’t have a corer, a small paring knife works well to remove the apple centers carefully.
  • Broiling at the end crisps up the pastry nicely, but keep a close eye to prevent burning.
  • Serve these apple rings warm for the best flaky texture and flavor.

Keywords: puff pastry apple rings, apple dessert, cinnamon sugar apple, baked apple rings, easy apple pastry, flaky pastry dessert