Description
This Braided Apple Puff Pastry is a beautiful and easy dessert filled with tender cinnamon apples wrapped in flaky, golden pastry. Perfect for fall gatherings, holidays, or a sweet brunch treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 2 apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (optional, for topping)
- Optional: powdered sugar or icing for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine apple slices with brown sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and flour. Mix well and set aside.
- Roll out puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Transfer to prepared baking sheet.
- Place apple mixture down the center third of the pastry, leaving space on the edges.
- Make diagonal cuts on both outer thirds of the pastry, about 1 inch apart.
- Fold the strips over the filling, alternating sides to create a braid pattern. Tuck the ends underneath.
- Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar if using.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until pastry is golden brown and puffed.
- Let cool slightly before slicing. Drizzle with icing or dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best texture.
- Can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Add chopped nuts or raisins for extra texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg