Warm apple cinnamon… it’s always a winner – but this particular treat has been requested over and over again. Done in less than 40 minutes and perfect every time! Try this at your next brunch or simply just because it’s the perfect breakfast treat to add to your regular Sunday morning tradition.
Recipe Overview
- Prep Time: 20-30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Total Time: 40-50 minutes
- Servings: 20-25
What You’ll Need
- Apple peeler
- Small mixing bowl
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife or pizza cutter
- Pastry brush
- Whisk
- Cookie sheets
- Parchment paper
- Small circle cookie cutter or punch to remove apple core
Ingredients
- 4 Honey crisp apples
- 2 Puff pastry sheets thawed & left at room temperature for 5-10 minutes
- 6 tablespoons Sugar
- 3 tablespoons Ground Cinnamon
- 2 Eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- Peel each apple, lay apples on their side to cut into rings about 1/4 inch thick.
- Remove the center of each slice using circular punch or a small cookie cutter to create a ring or donut shape.
- Add sugar and cinnamon to a shallow bowl and evenly coat your apple rings in the mixture.
- Lightly dust a clean surface with all-purpose flour and roll out your puff pastry.
- Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to slice the dough in long strips. Keep the strips no more than 1/2 inch wide.
- Wrap each apple ring with dough strips (edges touching) until completely covered all the way around. You might need more than one strip per apple slice.
- Place each ring on a parchment lined cookie sheet.
- Whisk eggs in a small dish and use a pastry brush to lightly brush the egg over each ring. Next, sprinkle with a bit of cinnamon sugar.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until puff pastry is golden brown. Let cool for 2 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Serving Style & Variations
- Dust lightly with powdered sugar once cooled
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream in the center
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Final Thoughts
These apple cinnamon pastries are quick, super easy to make, and only require 5 ingredients. Perfect for a lazy Sunday morning treat or a quick snack to bring to your next get together. This is one of those effortless recipes that looks like it took you all day. Give these a try next time your looking for something quick to whip up.
-Hey Ivy