Easy Puff Pastry Apple Donuts
Looking for a fall treat that looks impressive but takes minimal effort? Then you've got to try these delicious, easy puff pastry apple donuts! With just 4 simple ingredients, a quick prep, and you'll have golden, flaky pastries filled with soft, luscious cinnamon-coated apples!
These puff pastry apple doughnuts are crisp, cozy, and warm, perfect for the season! You don't need any special skills or tools to make these. Store-bought puff pastry makes the job even easier. This recipe is quick, approachable, and make-ahead friendly. They are lovely for a brunch, dessert, or as a special treat with your coffee!
If you have some puff pastry on hand, then you must try these easy desserts - apple puff pastry tart, chocolate puff pastry braid, and strawberry turnovers! These are all so good for dessert or even breakfast and brunch!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
✨ Buttery flaky golden pastry, with cinnamon-flavored tender apples inside, these apple puff pastry donuts look gorgeous and taste incredible!
✨ Easy to make, these puff pastry donuts need just 4 basic ingredients, and there are no complicated steps involved.
✨ These pastries are make-ahead friendly. You can assemble these pastries a few hours ahead, keep them refrigerated, and bake them just before serving!
✨ These puff pastry wrapped apples are a sure shot hit with everyone! Great for when you're entertaining or with a quiet cup of coffee.
Recipe Ingredients
Apples: Use any variety you like. I used Gala here as we have been eating those lately!
Puff pastry: Store-bought or homemade, both will work well here. Make sure the pastry is thawed for easier handling.
Cinnamon powder: For making cinnamon sugar - that makes these apple pastries taste so good! You can also use pumpkin pie spice as a variation!
Sugar: Regular granulated sugar is fine. You can also use brown sugar for a more caramelized flavor.
Egg: For brushing on the pastries. This is optional. You can use cream instead if you wish. Both will give a nice sheen to the donuts.
Please see the recipe card below for full information about ingredients and quantities.
How To Make Easy Puff Pastry Apple Donuts
Preheat your oven and line a baking tray with parchment paper for easier clean up.
Step 1: Cut the apples into rings, about 1/4" thick.
Step 2: Use a small cookie cutter to cut out the core from the apples, to make a ring shape.
Step 3: Roll out the puff pastry into a rectangle and cut into 1/2" strips.
Step 4: Make cinnamon sugar - mix sugar and cinnamon powder in a small bowl. Dip each apple ring in the cinnamon sugar
Step 5: Wrap each apple ring with a pastry strip. You'll probably need 2-3 strips per apple ring. Place the pastry-wrapped apple rings on the baking tray. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
Step 6: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown. Allow the pastries to cool for 5-10 minutes and serve warm!
Top Tips
- If the puff pastry gets too soft, pop it back in the fridge for a few minutes.
- When wrapping the apple rings with puff pastry, you can wrap tightly for a fully covered look or leave small gaps so the apple peeks through. Both work beautifully!
- If you're assembling the apple pastries ahead of time, don't dip them in cinnamon sugar before wrapping, as that will make the apples watery and the pie crust soggy.
- Also, keep the assembled pastries in the refrigerator for no more than 4-5 hours.
- Bake the puff pastry doughnuts on parchment paper. This will make clean-up much easier.
How To Store
These puff pastry apple donuts are best eaten the day they are made!
- Store baked puffed pastry donuts in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To refresh, reheat in the oven or air-fryer for a few minutes. Avoid the microwave as it makes the pastry soggy.
How To Serve Puff Pastry Donuts
These golden apple puff pastry donuts are really delicious as-is, served warm and fresh from the oven. That's how we enjoyed them! You can also sprinkle them with powdered sugar.
These go rather well with a cup of coffee or tea. Try it with some warm homemade apple cider, a classic hot chocolate, or a creamy oatmeal latte!
Go extra and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and top with:
- a drizzle of caramel sauce as I did for my apple hand pies
- Biscoff spread, like on my Biscoff cheesecake
- maple glaze, like on these maple pecan cookies
- simple glaze like on my apple fritter cake
- or even Nutella!
Recipe FAQs
What are puff pastry apple donuts?
Puff pastry apple doughnuts are apple slices that are dipped in cinnamon sugar, wrapped in puff pastry, and then sprinkled with more cinnamon sugar and baked until golden and flaky. They are like a quick version of classic apple pies!
What kind of apples work best for this recipe?
You can use any kind you like - Gala, Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Fuji. Pick firm apples that will hold their shape after baking and not turn mushy.
How do I store leftover puff pastry apple donuts?
Refrigerate the leftover donuts in an air-tight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in an oven or air-fryer; avoid the microwave, as that will make the pastries soggy.
Do I need to peel the apples?
No! There is no need to peel the apples. The skin did not bother us at all after baking. But it's a matter of preference... please peel them if you prefer.
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Recipe
Easy Puff Pastry Apple Donuts
Ingredients
- 17 oz Puff pastry
- 2 Apples
- 3 tbsp Sugar
- 1 tbsp Cinnamon powder
- 1 Egg, beaten with 1 tbsp water for egg wash You can also use cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 190 C/ 375 F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Allow your puff pastry to sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes.
- Cut your apples into rings, using a sharp knife. They should be about 1/4" thick. You should get about 12 slices.
- Use a small cookie cutter to cut out the core from the apples, to make a ring shape.
- Mix the sugar and cinnamon powder in a bowl. This is your cinnamon sugar.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry into a rough rectangle. Cut into 1/2" strips.
- Assemble the apple rings- Dip each apple ring in the cinnamon sugar mixture and then wrap with the pastry strip. Repeat with the remaining apple rings.
- Place the pastry-wrapped apple rings on the prepared baking tray. Brush with the egg wash and sprinkle some cinnamon sugar on top.
- Bake at 190 C / 375 F for 20-25 minutes until the pastry is golden brown. Begin checking after the 15-minute mark, as all oven times vary.
- Allow the pastries to cool for 5-10 minutes, serve warm, and enjoy!
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Notes
- These puff pastry apple donuts are best eaten the day they are made. Store any leftovers in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for 3 days.
- Reheat the pastry donuts in an air-fryer or oven. Microwave will make the pastry soggy.
- If the puff pastry gets too soft, pop it back in the fridge for a few minutes.
- When wrapping the apple rings with puff pastry, you can wrap tightly for a fully covered look or leave small gaps so the apple peeks through. Both work beautifully!
- If you're assembling the apple pastries ahead of time, don't dip them in cinnamon sugar before warpping as that will make the apples watery and the pie crust soggy.
- Also, keep the assembled pastries in the refrigerator for no more than 4-5 hours.
- Bake the puff pastry doughnuts on parchment paper. This will make clean up much easier.
