Here’s a super easy and absolutely delicious Caramel Apple Puff Pastry recipe — perfect for fall or anytime you’re craving something sweet, buttery, and fruity.
🍎 Caramel Apple Puff Pastry
Ingredients:
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1 sheet puff pastry (thawed, from the freezer section)
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2 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work great), peeled and sliced thin
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2 tbsp unsalted butter
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2 tbsp brown sugar
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½ tsp cinnamon
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Pinch of salt
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1 tsp lemon juice (to keep apples from browning)
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¼ cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
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1 egg (for egg wash)
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Optional: powdered sugar for dusting or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for serving
👩🍳 Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Prepare apples: In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add apple slices, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and lemon juice. Cook for 5–7 minutes, until apples are soft and caramelized. Let cool slightly.
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Prepare puff pastry: Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Cut into 6 rectangles (or leave whole for a large tart-style bake).
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Assemble: Place a few apple slices in the center of each puff pastry rectangle, leaving a border around the edges. Drizzle with a little caramel sauce (save some for topping).
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Seal & brush: Fold the edges over slightly to form a border. Beat the egg and brush the edges of the pastry.
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Bake for 15–20 minutes or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
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Finish: Drizzle with more caramel sauce. Optionally dust with powdered sugar or serve warm with ice cream.
📝 Tips:
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Want it extra caramel-y? Add a few caramel bits on top before baking.
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You can make mini hand pies by folding and sealing edges — just crimp with a fork.
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Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat in the oven or air fryer to keep crisp.