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Apple Puff Pastry (The Easiest, Flakiest Recipe!)

This Apple Puff Pastry recipe is the ultimate easy yet elegant dessert. Buttery, flaky layers of golden pastry give way to a warm, cinnamon-spiced apple filling. A show-stopping treat that takes just minutes to prepare!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 pastries
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry thawed
  • 2 medium apples peeled, cored, and diced (e.g., Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar packed
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 tbsp water

Equipment

  • 1 Baking Sheet
  • 1 Saucepan
  • 1 Parchment Paper

Method
 

  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring until apples are slightly tender. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
  2. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Gently unfold the thawed puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Cut into 6 equal rectangles.
  3. Spoon the cooled apple filling onto one half of each pastry rectangle, leaving a border. Mix the egg and water to make an egg wash. Brush the egg wash on the borders of the pastry.
  4. Fold the empty pastry half over the filling and press the edges with a fork to seal. Brush the tops with egg wash and cut a few slits for steam to escape. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and puffed.

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcalProtein: 4gFat: 18gFiber: 2g

Notes

Keep it Cold: Your puff pastry must stay as cold as possible to ensure maximum flakiness.
Cool the Filling: Never put warm filling on cold pastry to avoid a soggy bottom.
Vent the Pastry: The slits on top are crucial for allowing steam to escape, which helps the pastry get crispy.
Keyword apple puff pastry,easy apple dessert,puff pastry apple tarts

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