Easy Apple Pie Puffs

The classic apple pie flavors in a perfect handheld dessert.  These Easy Apple Pie Puffs do not disappoint. A flaky puff pastry filled with tender, cinnamon-spiced apples. These pastries have just the right amount of sweetness, perfectly balanced. Easy to bake (in under an hour!), easy to serve, and freezer-friendly.  They are perfect for the holidays, brunches, and a perfect weekday sweet treat. 

Puff pastry is so incredibly versatile and delicious. I love to bake using puff pastry sheets for both sweet and savory like my Puff Pastry with Pears Gorgonzola and Walnuts.  Both sweet and savory recipes are delicious!

Main Ingredients

• Granny Smith apples are the best for baking as they are easy to find. However, Honeycrisp, Braeburn, Jonagold, and Lady Crisp are great alternatives. They maintain their shape and flavor well. 
• Sugars: When I started baking these, I used only white sugar, but now I also add light brown sugar to complement the filling.  I also use coarse sugar as a topping before baking.  If you prefer, you can swap the coarse sugar for a dusting of powdered sugar once they are baked.
• Egg wash: for a glossy finish and to seal the edges of the puff pastry.
• Refrigerated puff pastry sheets. You can use frozen sheets; follow the directions to thaw them.
• I use ground cinnamon only, but you can use a premixed apple pie spice blend.  You can also add a little bit of nutmeg in addition to the cinnamon if you like.

Substitutions

These handheld apple desserts are easy to make and incredibly versatile. Great apple swaps include pears or peaches.  In a pinch, you can use canned apple pie filling.  Berries also work well with this recipe.

This recipe yields 4 or 8 servings. 4 servings are large; if you roll out the dough a bit more, you can get 8 servings, about 2-3 bites each.

Step-by-step directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375F.
2. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
3. Prepare egg wash: whisk the egg white with 1 tablespoon of water. Set aside.
4. Add apples, sugars, flour, cinnamon and salt into a medium bowl.
5. Toss well.
6. Using a nonstick pan, cook apples in 1/2 cup of water for about 10 minutes, until fork-tender. Stir frequently and add water as needed, one tablespoon at a time.
7. Prepare puff pastry by cutting it into quarters or eighths. I roll out the dough a little to even out the puff pastry sizes.
8. For filling: use 1-2 tablespoons for 8 squares and 4 tablespoons for 4 squares of puff pastry.
9. Repeat until the puffs are filled.
10. Brush on egg wash to the ends and seal the puffs. Make a small slit at the top to let steam escape.
11. Once they are all filled, brush the remaining egg wash onto the tops of the puffs.
12. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.
13. Remove and allow to cool before enjoying.

Tried and true tips

• Don’t skip the egg wash. Egg wash creates a golden, crispy crust for the apple puff pastries.
• Don’t allow the puff pastry to get too warm when bringing it to room temperature, as it will become hard to handle. If it warms too much, place it in the fridge to firm it up.
• If the mixture doesn’t thicken enough, add a little cornstarch mixed with a little water to thicken it.
• For a sugar-free alternative, use a sugar substitute like Splenda Baking Blend. 
• If you are making a large batch of these pastries, soak the apples in water with lemon juice to avoid browning until you are done chopping. 
• Use a fork to pinch the sides of the pastries for a better seal. 
• To make ahead: Once they are assembled on the baking sheet, do not brush the egg wash onto the pastries. Freeze on the baking sheet. Once completely frozen, remove from the baking sheet and place in containers or zip-type plastic bags.
• To bake from frozen: Brush with egg wash and bake about 5-10 minutes longer, until golden brown. 

How to serve and enjoy!

These delicious Apple Pie puffs are best served at room temperature or slightly warmed with a scoop of ice cream. If you are feeling decadent, try a caramel drizzle, whipped cream, and some chopped pecans. 
Keep any leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days. That’s if they last! 

Enjoy!

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Easy Apple Pie Puffs

Ana Coronado

The classic apple pie flavors in a perfect handheld dessert.  These Easy Apple Pie Puffs do not disappoint. A flaky puff pastry filled with tender, cinnamon-spiced apples. These pastries have just the right amount of sweetness, perfectly balanced.

5 from 2 votes

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 8 small puffs

Calories 273 kcal

Equipment

• rimmed baking sheet
• parchment paper or Silpat
• Non stick pan
• pastry brush

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Ingredients

  

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• 1 sheet puff pastry defrosted
• 3 apples, medium peeled and chopped into small dice
• 1/4 cup water plus extra
• 1/2 cup sugar white
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 2 tbsp flour all-purpose + more for dusting
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon ground
• 1 pinch salt kosher
• 1 egg white plus 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

 

Easy Apple Pie Puffs

• Unwrap and prepare puff pastry to package directions.
• Preheat the oven to 375F.
• Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
• Prepare egg wash: whisk the egg white with 1 tablespoon of water. Set aside.
• Add apples, sugars, flour, cinnamon and salt into a medium bowl.
• Toss well.
• Using a nonstick pan, cook apples in 1/2 cup of water for about 10 minutes, until fork-tender. Stir frequently and add water as needed, one tablespoon at a time.
• Prepare puff pastry by cutting it into quarters or eighths. I roll out the dough a little to even out the puff pastry sizes.
• For filling: use 1-2 tablespoons for 8 squares and 4 tablespoons for 4 squares of puff pastry.
• Repeat until the puffs are filled.
• Brush on egg wash to the ends and seal the puffs. Make a small slit at the top to let steam escape.
• Once they are all filled, brush the remaining egg wash onto the tops of the puffs.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.
• Remove and allow to cool before enjoying.

Notes

Tried and true tips

• Don’t skip the egg wash. Egg wash creates a golden, crispy crust for the apple puff pastries.
• Don’t allow the puff pastry to get too warm when bringing it to room temperature, as it will become hard to handle. If it warms too much, place it in the fridge to firm it up.
• If the mixture doesn’t thicken enough, add a little cornstarch mixed with a little water to thicken it.
• For a sugar-free alternative, use a sugar substitute like Splenda Baking Blend. 
• If you are making a large batch of these pastries, soak the apples in water with lemon juice to avoid browning until you are done chopping. 
• Use a fork to pinch the sides of the pastries for a better seal. 
• To make ahead: Once they are assembled on the baking sheet, do not brush the egg wash onto the pastries. Freeze on the baking sheet. Once completely frozen, remove from the baking sheet and place in containers or zip-type plastic bags.
• To bake from frozen: Brush with egg wash and bake about 5-10 minutes longer, until golden brown. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1puffCalories: 273kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 89mgPotassium: 105mgFiber: 2gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 38IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg

Nutritional information is calculated online and should be used as a guide.

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