Apple Puff Pastry Dessert
Simple and easy way to create an apple pie rendition using puff pastry that is quick and impressive!
Ingredients
- 2-3 apples, granny smith depends on size of apple
- 1 tsp lemon juice prevent browning of the apples
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar prefer palm coconut sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1 tbsp brandy optional
- 1 8 oz. sheet of puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg lightly beaten for egg wash
- brown sugar for dusting
- Cajeta de Celaya (mexican caramel) Optional
- Silvered Almonds Optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- I'm going to repeat peel the apples. Add lemon juice or apple cider vinegar to prevent browning.
- Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add apples and cook, stirring occasionally until browned (5-7) minutes. Deglaze the pan with brandy or whiskey if using. Reduce heat to low and add brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla. Continue to cook stirring occasionally for roughly 5 minutes to fully carmelize. Set aside.
- Lay out parchment paper and dust with flour. Place thawed puff pastry over it and roll it just until slightly flattened. Cut in half the long way aiming for the center. Place the apples down the center of 1 of the sheets in a packed row. Make sure to leave a one inch border around the edges and pour any sauce left in pan over them. Place 2nd sheet on top and pinch the sides together Cut 4-6 slits on top to create vents like you would a pie. . Brush with egg wash.
- Bake for 15-17 minutes or until golden brown. Drizzle the caramel and silvered Almonds.
Notes
- Substitute apples for peaches or pears
- Make sure to peel the apples
- Serve warm with ice cream
- Enjoy next day with coffee
- Can easily double the recipe as puff pastry comes with 2 sheets.