Apple Cinnamon Puff Pastry

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Apart from its myriad castles and museums, Germany is also well known for its large number of bakeries. Almost every street has a bakery that has mastered the craft of bread making, passed on for many generations. Strolling through the streets, you can smell the aroma of freshly baked bread wafting out of the door that can make you salivate and arouse your appetite. And once you step inside, you will be spoilt for choice.

I remember the first time I tried the traditional German specialty Apple Strudel (or Apfelstrudel) and fell in love with its amazing taste. It is a flaky pastry filled with brandy-soaked raisins, cinnamon-scented apples, and chopped walnuts. Since then every time I had it, I wanted to make it at home, but the idea of making it from scratch seemed beyond my reach as a novice home-baker.

The recipe that I am sharing today is inspired by the classic Apfelstrudel. Apple Cinnamon Puff Pastries are crispy and flaky outside with a spiced apple filling inside. And most importantly, this recipe comes together easily and quickly as it uses store-bought puff pastry sheets and doesn't require you to make the dough.

The combination of apple and cinnamon is always a winner and an iconic fall staple that will leave your kitchen smelling warm and delicious.

These can be enjoyed any time of the day with a cup of coffee. But if you want to impress your guests, you can serve these puff pastries with vanilla ice cream and you will have a delectable dessert that they are sure to love!

Can you make these in advance?
  • Yes! That is why I love this recipe so much. These can be made the day before, placed in the fridge, and baked right before serving!

Are you looking for other Fall Recipes? You can also check out my One Pan Roasted Chicken and Vegetables , Italian Lamb Ragu and Pumpkin Nutella Muffins

If you make this recipe, I would love to know how it turned out! Please let me know by leaving a comment below.



Apple Cinnamon Puff Pastry Apple Cinnamon Puff Pastry
Author: Happily Cooking
Preparation Time:
Cooking time:
Yields: 5-6 servings
Calories per serving: 91kcal




Ingredients:
  • 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 egg, beaten, for egg wash
  • 4 Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar
  • 4 tablespoons raisins
  • 1 tsp cinnamon powder
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp water

Instructions:
  1. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water until well combined. Set aside.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the butter, when the butter gets melted, add the diced apples and cook until they soften for about 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Then, reduce the heat to low and stir in the brown sugar, the raisins and cinnamon powder, until well combined. Stir in the cornstarch slurry until the sauce thickens. Turn off the heat and let it cool completely before using.
  4. Preheat oven to 200°C. Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
  5. Roll out the puff pastry onto a floured surface. Cut into 4” by 3” rectangles. Using a pastry brush, brush the egg wash around the perimeter of each rectangle.
  6. Fill one half with a scoop of the apple mixture about 1 ½ tablespoons. Top with 2nd half of pastry and seal shut using the tines of a fork, pressing down into the pastry all the way around.
  7. Brush pastry tops with egg wash, and then make 4-5 slits on the top of the assembled pastries with a knife.
  8. Transfer them to the prepared parchment paper and bake for 18-22 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
  9. Sprinkle powdered sugar and serve them hot!

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