Caramel Apple Puff Pastry
Caramel Apple Puff Pastry is a delightful dessert that combines flaky pastry with tender apples and rich caramel. Perfect for fall gatherings or cozy evenings, this recipe is both simple to prepare and sure to impress. Enjoy the warm, gooey goodness and create lasting memories with each delicious bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 3 medium apples (Honeycrisp or Fuji, peeled and sliced)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 3 tbsp butter (melted)
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1/4 cup pecans (optional, chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, toss apple slices with brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.
- Place the pastry on a lined baking sheet and mound the apple mixture in the center, leaving a border.
- Drizzle caramel sauce over the apples and fold the edges of the pastry over.
- Brush the edges with melted butter.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For added crunch, consider including chopped nuts or extra cinnamon. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat in the oven.