Caramel Apple Puff Pastry

Intro

Caramel Apple Puff Pastry is a golden, flaky dessert filled with tender apples, warm spices, and sweet caramel. It’s a cozy fall-inspired treat that looks impressive but is surprisingly easy to make, thanks to ready-made puff pastry. Whether served as a holiday dessert, a tea-time snack, or a special weekend indulgence, this pastry delivers a comforting mix of buttery crispiness, gooey caramel, and soft apples in every bite.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Servings: 6 pastries

Ingredients

1 sheet puff pastry (thawed according to package instructions)

2 medium apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Gala), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced

2 tbsp butter

3 tbsp brown sugar

1 tsp ground cinnamon

¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)

¼ cup caramel sauce (plus extra for drizzling)

1 egg (for egg wash)

1 tbsp water

Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)

Instructions

Preheat Oven

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Cook the Apples

In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.

Add sliced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Cook for 5–7 minutes until apples soften and caramelize slightly. Remove from heat and let cool.

Prepare the Puff Pastry

Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface.

Cut into 6 equal rectangles (or squares).

Fill the Pastries

Place a spoonful of the cooked apple mixture in the center of each piece.

Drizzle with caramel sauce.

Fold pastry over to form pockets (rectangles or triangles). Press edges with a fork to seal.

Egg Wash

Beat egg with 1 tbsp water.

Brush the tops of pastries with egg wash for a golden finish.

Bake

Arrange pastries on prepared baking sheet.

Bake for 20–25 minutes until puffed and golden brown.

Serve

Cool slightly before serving.

Drizzle with extra caramel sauce and dust with powdered sugar if desired.

 Tips

Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a sweet-tangy balance.

Make it extra indulgent with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.

For a shortcut, you can skip pre-cooking apples and just use thinly sliced fresh apples, but pre-cooking gives a softer filling.

Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven for crispiness.

Final Thoughts

Caramel Apple Puff Pastry is a quick, crowd-pleasing dessert that brings all the cozy flavors of autumn together. With flaky pastry, warm spiced apples, and luscious caramel, it’s a simple yet elegant treat perfect for any occasion.