Description
These Apple Pastry Rings are a delightful, easy-to-make dessert featuring crisp apple slices wrapped in flaky puff pastry, sprinkled with cinnamon sugar, and baked to golden perfection. Perfect for a quick treat or a special occasion, they can be served warm with caramel sauce or vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- Store-bought or homemade puff pastry sheets
Filling
- 2-3 firm apples (Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Pink Lady), peeled (optional), cored, and sliced into ½-inch thick rings
- 3 tablespoons cinnamon sugar mix
- Optional: lemon juice (for soaking apples to prevent browning)
Finishing
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or egg wash
- Optional for serving: caramel sauce, vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature while you prepare the ingredients.
- Prepare the Apple Rings: Peel if you prefer, core the apples, and slice them into rings approximately half an inch thick for even baking.
- Prevent Browning: Place the apple slices into lemon water and soak for 5 minutes. This helps maintain their fresh look and prevents discoloration.
- Cut Puff Pastry Strips: Cut the puff pastry sheets into strips about ½-inch wide, which will be used to wrap around the apple slices.
- Wrap Apple Rings: Take each apple ring and carefully wrap the puff pastry strips around it, tucking the ends underneath to secure the ring.
- Brush and Sprinkle: Brush the wrapped rings with melted butter or egg wash to enhance browning and texture, then generously sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mix over the top.
- Bake: Arrange the pastry-wrapped apple rings on parchment-lined baking sheets, then bake for 15 to 25 minutes or until the pastry is golden and crisp.
- Serve Warm: Let the apple pastry rings cool slightly and serve warm, optionally drizzled with caramel sauce or accompanied by vanilla ice cream for a decadent dessert.
Notes
- You can peel the apples if you prefer a smoother texture, but leaving the skin adds extra fiber and a rustic look.
- Use lemon juice soak to prevent apples from browning if preparing ahead of baking.
- Adjust baking time depending on your oven; watch for golden-brown pastry to know when it’s done.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in an oven or toaster oven to regain crispness.
- For a dairy-free version, use a plant-based butter substitute and skip egg wash or use plant-based milk.
