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Here’s a cozy and irresistible Caramel Apple Puff Pastry recipe — flaky, golden pastry filled with gooey caramel and tender cinnamon apples. Perfect for fall, holidays, or a quick dessert with minimal prep but maximum wow!
🍎 Caramel Apple Puff Pastry
Flaky. Buttery. Sweet & cinnamony with gooey caramel in every bite.
✅ Ingredients (Makes 6–8 pastries)
🥐 For the Pastry:
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1 sheet puff pastry, thawed (store-bought or homemade)
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2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work great)
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2 tbsp brown sugar
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1 tsp cinnamon
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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1 tsp lemon juice (to prevent browning)
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Pinch of salt
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6–8 soft caramels or 2–3 tbsp caramel sauce
🥚 For Assembly:
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1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
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1 tbsp water
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Optional: coarse sugar for topping
🍯 For Drizzle (Optional):
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Extra caramel sauce for drizzling
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Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
🥣 Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Prepare Apple Filling
In a small pan or bowl, mix:
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Diced apples
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Brown sugar
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Cinnamon
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Vanilla extract
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Lemon juice
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Pinch of salt
(Optional: Sauté the apple mixture for 3–4 minutes over medium heat to soften slightly — especially if using firmer apples.)
3. Cut & Fill Puff Pastry
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Unfold thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface.
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Cut into 6–8 squares or rectangles.
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In the center of each piece, place:
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A spoonful of the apple mixture
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A soft caramel or drizzle of caramel sauce
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4. Fold & Seal
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Fold pastry over into a triangle or rectangle, depending on shape.
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Seal edges by pressing with a fork.
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Place on baking sheet.
5. Brush & Bake
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Mix egg with 1 tbsp water for egg wash.
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Brush tops of pastries and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
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Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.
6. Cool & Drizzle
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Let cool slightly.
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Drizzle with warm caramel sauce and dust with powdered sugar if desired.
🧊 Storage
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Room Temp: Store in an airtight container for 1–2 days.
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Fridge: Up to 3–4 days. Reheat in oven or toaster oven to crisp up.
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Freezer: Freeze before baking. Bake straight from frozen, adding 3–5 minutes to cook time.
🔄 Variations
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Add chopped pecans or walnuts to filling for crunch
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Use store-bought pie filling if in a rush
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Swap caramel for Nutella or cream cheese glaze
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Make mini turnovers using a biscuit cutter for small round pastries
Would you like a braided puff pastry version, a sheet-pan version for a crowd, or a video-style step-by-step guide?