Caramel Apple Puff Pastry Recipe

  1. Simple but Elegant – With just a few ingredients, you can create a dessert that looks like it came from a professional patisserie.

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    Buttery caramel apple dessert
  2. Versatile – Great for holidays like Thanksgiving or Christmas, but also perfect for everyday indulgence.

  3. Quick to Make – Using puff pastry means you can have these ready in under an hour.

  4. Comforting Flavors – Caramel and apples are a timeless pairing that never disappoints.

  5. Make-Ahead Friendly – You can prep the apple filling in advance, then assemble and bake when ready.

    Spiced caramel apple dessert
    Caramel sauce topping
Caramel sauce topping
Spiced caramel apple dessert

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)

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  • 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)

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    Caramel apple pastry mix
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 teaspoons water (for thickening, optional)

For the Pastry: