There’s something magical about the combination of flaky puff pastry, caramel sauce, and cinnamon-spiced apples. It’s the kind of dessert that feels elegant and bakery-worthy, yet it’s surprisingly easy to make at home. Caramel apple puff pastry is one of those treats that instantly fills your kitchen with the irresistible scent of fall—warm apples, butter, cinnamon, and sugar coming together in harmony.
This recipe takes the classic flavors of a caramel apple and reimagines them in pastry form. The puff pastry is buttery and crisp, the apple filling is gooey and cinnamon-sweet, and the drizzle of caramel sauce takes it over the top. Whether you’re preparing it for a holiday dessert table, a cozy weekend treat, or even a fancy brunch, this recipe is guaranteed to impress.
The best part? Using store-bought puff pastry makes this recipe approachable for all skill levels. You don’t need to spend hours laminating dough; the pre-made pastry gives you bakery-quality results in just a fraction of the time.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Simple but Elegant – With just a few ingredients, you can create a dessert that looks like it came from a professional patisserie.
Versatile – Great for holidays like Thanksgiving or Christmas, but also perfect for everyday indulgence.
Quick to Make – Using puff pastry means you can have these ready in under an hour.
Comforting Flavors – Caramel and apples are a timeless pairing that never disappoints.
Make-Ahead Friendly – You can prep the apple filling in advance, then assemble and bake when ready.
Ingredients
This recipe makes 8 servings (depending on how you cut and shape the pastry).
For the Apple Filling:
3 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work best)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon lemon juice (to balance sweetness)
1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 teaspoons water (for thickening, optional)
For the Pastry:
1 sheet puff pastry (thawed, from frozen section)
1 egg (for egg wash)
1 tablespoon milk or water (to mix with the egg wash)
For the Topping:
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