Description
This Apple Puff Pastry recipe features crisp apples tossed with cinnamon and lemon juice, encased in flaky, golden puff pastry triangles. Perfect as a warm or cold treat, these delightful pastries are quick to prepare and bake to a beautiful puffed and browned finish.
Ingredients
For the Apple Filling
- 2 crisp apples, cored and finely chopped
- 30 g demerara sugar (turbinado sugar)
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tbsp lemon juice
For the Pastry
- 320 g ready-rolled puff pastry
- 1 medium free-range egg, beaten (for brushing)
- 15 g demerara sugar (turbinado sugar) for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 220°C (200°C fan/450°F) to ensure it is hot enough for the puff pastry to rise and brown beautifully.
- Prepare Apple Mixture: In a bowl, toss the finely chopped apples with lemon juice, cinnamon, and 30 g (2 tbsp) demerara sugar until all the pieces are well coated, enhancing flavor and preventing browning.
- Cut Puff Pastry: Roll out one sheet of puff pastry and slice it in half along the shorter edge. Then slice each half three times along the longer edge to yield six equal rectangles for individual pastries.
- Fill Pastry Sections: Spoon a small amount of the apple mixture into the center of each pastry rectangle to evenly distribute the filling.
- Shape Pastries: Fold each pastry rectangle over to form a triangle, then firmly pinch the edges together to seal the apples inside, preventing leakage during baking.
- Seal and Prepare for Baking: Press a fork along the seams for a decorative finish and extra sealing. Optionally, trim the edges with a sharp knife for a neater appearance, then place pastries on a baking sheet.
- Brush and Sprinkle: Brush the tops of the pastries with beaten egg for a shiny golden finish, then sprinkle 15 g (1 tbsp) demerara sugar on top for a sweet crunch.
- Bake Pastries: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the pastries have fully puffed up and are golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly. Serve warm or cold, but be cautious as the filling will be very hot immediately after baking.
Notes
- Use crisp apples such as Granny Smith or Braeburn for the best texture and flavor.
- Make sure the puff pastry is cold when working with it to ensure maximum puffiness when baked.
- You can prepare these pastries ahead and bake just before serving for fresher results.
- Leftover pastries can be stored in an airtight container and reheated in a low oven to maintain flakiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
