Here’s a delicious and super easy recipe for Apple Puff Pastry Rolls — flaky, buttery, and packed with warm cinnamon-apple flavor. Perfect for dessert, breakfast, or a cozy fall treat. 🍎🥐
🍏 Apple Puff Pastry Rolls
🧁 Ingredients:
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
- 2 medium apples, peeled and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp butter, melted
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Powdered sugar or caramel sauce (optional for topping)
👨🍳 Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the apple filling:
- In a bowl, mix diced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, melted butter, and vanilla extract (if using). Set aside.
- Roll out the puff pastry:
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out puff pastry to smooth any folds.
- Cut into 3 long strips (about 3 inches wide each), or leave whole for a large roll and slice later.
- Assemble the rolls:
- Spoon apple mixture down the center of each strip.
- Fold the pastry over the filling, sealing the edges with a fork.
- Roll gently like a jelly roll or fold into mini turnovers if preferred.
- Egg wash:
- Beat the egg and brush the tops of the rolls for a golden finish.
- Bake:
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
- Serve:
- Let cool slightly. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with caramel sauce for extra indulgence.
🔄 Variations:
- Add chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch.
- Mix in raisins or a spoon of apple butter.
- Use store-bought apple pie filling if short on time.