Mini Apple Pastry

If you’re looking for a quick, easy, and delicious dessert with all the cozy flavors of fall, these are your answer! With flaky puff pastry, juicy apples, and a hint of cinnamon, they offer the perfect balance of sweetness and spice. Whether you need a simple breakfast treat, a snack, or an elegant dessert for guests, these pastries come together in no time with minimal effort. They’re not only impressive in presentation but also packed with flavor, making them ideal for any occasion.

Ingredients You’ll Need for the Mini Apple Pastry:

• Puff Pastry: Store-bought makes this recipe fast, giving a light, flaky texture.
• Apples: Any variety works, but try Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for a perfect sweet-tart balance.
• Brown Sugar & Cinnamon: The perfect combo for adding a warm, caramel-like sweetness to the apples.
• Apricot Jam: Adds a fruity, glossy base under the apples, complementing their flavor.
• Egg Yolk: This ensures your pastry edges are golden and beautifully crisp.
• Powdered Sugar: Finishes off the pastry with a delicate sweetness.

For making the Mini Apple Pastry, you’ll need the following tools:

• Baking Sheet: For baking the pastries.
• Parchment Paper: To line the baking sheet, preventing the pastries from sticking.
• Cooling Rack: For allowing the pastries to cool evenly after baking.
• Pizza Wheel: To cut the puff pastry dough in triangles.
• Pastry Brush: To evenly brush the pastries with egg yolk.

Here is the full Recipe:

Ingredients

• 1 pre-made package puff pastry
• 2 apples of choice thinly sliced
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ¼ cup apricot jam
• 1 egg yolk
• Powdered Sugar

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 185ºC (365ºF).
2. Prep the sugar mixture: Combine the brown sugar and cinnamon. This mix will coat the apples and the base of the pastry.
3. Cut the pastry: Divide your puff pastry into six pieces. Each will serve as a mini base for the apple filling.
4. Layer with flavor: Spread a tablespoon of apricot jam onto the center of each pastry square. Follow this with a sprinkle of your cinnamon-sugar mixture.
5. Add the apples: Thinly slice the apples and layer them on top of the jam. Sprinkle more of the sugar mixture over the apples.
6. Brush the edges: Use the egg yolk to brush the edges of each pastry square. This will give your pastries that irresistible golden-brown color.
7. Bake: Place the pastries in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, until golden and crispy.
8. Finish with powdered sugar: Once out of the oven, let the pastries cool slightly, then dust them with powdered sugar for that perfect finishing touch.

Tips & Tricks:

• Keep your puff pastry cold: This ensures it stays flaky while baking.
• Experiment with jams: Try using other flavors, such as raspberry or peach, for a twist.
• Serve with whipped cream or ice cream: These mini apple pastries pair beautifully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence.
• Use a mandoline for apple slicing: This ensures thin, even apple slices that bake evenly.
• Add nuts: A sprinkle of chopped walnuts or pecans would add a satisfying crunch.
• Spice it up: Add a pinch of nutmeg or cloves to the cinnamon-sugar mixture for a deeper spice profile.

These tips will help you achieve perfectly flaky, delicious mini apple pastries that everyone will love!

More Fall Baking Ideas:

• Mini Apple Pies – Enjoy all the classic flavors of apple pie in these perfectly portioned, bite-sized treats!
• Apple Pie Muffins -Bursting with cinnamon-spiced apples and topped with a crunchy streusel, these muffins are the ultimate fall breakfast.
• Pumpkin Crumble Muffins -Moist pumpkin muffins topped with a buttery crumble, combining all the best flavors of fall in one delicious bite.
• Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips – A moist, flavorful banana bread studded with melty chocolate chips, perfect for any time of year!

Watch the recipe video here. Let’s get to baking! Here is the full recipe: