This easy puff pastry apple rings recipe is a crispy, sweet treat that’s perfect for a quick dessert or snack. With tender baked apples wrapped in flaky pastry and coated in cinnamon sugar, they’re simple to make and even better with a drizzle of caramel sauce. Enjoy them warm for the ultimate cozy bite!
Ingredients Needed
- 2 large apples
- 1 sheet (275g / 9.7 oz) vegan puff pastry (gluten-free if needed)
- 2 tbsp coconut sugar or sugar of choice
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- Coconut milk for brushing
- Vegan caramel sauce, for serving
How To Make Puff Pastry Apple Rings
- Thaw the puff pastry: If using frozen puff pastry, let it thaw at room temperature as per package instructions. Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C).
- Prepare the apples: Slice the apples into ½-inch (1.2 cm) thick rounds and remove the core using a small round cookie cutter (1½ inches / 4 cm wide) or a paring knife. Peel the apples if preferred.
- Coat with cinnamon sugar: Mix the coconut sugar and cinnamon in a shallow dish. Press each apple ring into the mixture, coating both sides.
- Prepare the puff pastry: Unroll the puff pastry and gently roll it out with a rolling pin until slightly thinner and larger. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the puff pastry into 1-inch (2.5 cm) wide strips, then cut them in half crosswise.
- Wrap the apple rings: Wrap the puff pastry strips around each apple ring, slightly overlapping. Use 3-4 strips per ring.
- Brush and sprinkle: Brush the wrapped apple rings with coconut milk and sprinkle with extra cinnamon sugar.
- Bake: Place them on a parchment-lined baking tray with space between each. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until golden brown and flaky.
- Cool and serve: Let them cool for a few minutes, then drizzle with vegan caramel sauce or serve it as a dip. Enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Use firm apples: Choose firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp. Softer apples may become too mushy when baked.
- Roll the pastry slightly thinner: This helps it wrap easily around the apples and bake evenly to a crispy texture.
- Coat the apples well: Press the apple rings firmly into the cinnamon sugar to ensure they are well-coated for extra flavor.
- Seal the pastry properly: Slightly overlap the pastry strips and press them together to prevent them from unwrapping while baking.
- Bake until golden brown: Watch closely near the end of baking—pull them out when the pastry is golden and crisp to avoid overbaking.
How To Store Leftovers?
First, let the leftover puff pastry apple rings cool to room temperature. Then, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 ring (approximately 1/8th of the recipe)
- Calories: 250
- Total Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Sodium: 76mg
- Potassium: 62mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 26g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 10g
- Protein: 2g
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Description
This easy puff pastry apple rings recipe is a crispy, sweet treat that’s perfect for a quick dessert or snack. With tender baked apples wrapped in flaky pastry and coated in cinnamon sugar, they’re simple to make and even better with a drizzle of caramel sauce. Enjoy them warm for the ultimate cozy bite!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Thaw the puff pastry: If using frozen puff pastry, let it thaw at room temperature as per package instructions. Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C).
- Prepare the apples: Slice the apples into ½-inch (1.2 cm) thick rounds and remove the core using a small round cookie cutter (1½ inches / 4 cm wide) or a paring knife. Peel the apples if preferred.
- Coat with cinnamon sugar: Mix the coconut sugar and cinnamon in a shallow dish. Press each apple ring into the mixture, coating both sides.
- Prepare the puff pastry: Unroll the puff pastry and gently roll it out with a rolling pin until slightly thinner and larger. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the puff pastry into 1-inch (2.5 cm) wide strips, then cut them in half crosswise.
- Wrap the apple rings: Wrap the puff pastry strips around each apple ring, slightly overlapping. Use 3-4 strips per ring.
- Brush and sprinkle: Brush the wrapped apple rings with coconut milk and sprinkle with extra cinnamon sugar.
- Bake: Place them on a parchment-lined baking tray with space between each. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until golden brown and flaky.
- Cool and serve: Let them cool for a few minutes, then drizzle with vegan caramel sauce or serve it as a dip. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use firm apples: Choose firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp. Softer apples may become too mushy when baked.
- Roll the pastry slightly thinner: This helps it wrap easily around the apples and bake evenly to a crispy texture.
- Coat the apples well: Press the apple rings firmly into the cinnamon sugar to ensure they are well-coated for extra flavor.
- Seal the pastry properly: Slightly overlap the pastry strips and press them together to prevent them from unwrapping while baking.
- Bake until golden brown: Watch closely near the end of baking—pull them out when the pastry is golden and crisp to avoid overbaking.
Puff Pastry Apple Rings