Puff Pastry Apple Rings

Step 1

You can watch the video in the post for visual instructions.First, thaw the puff pastry if it’s frozen and prepare it according to its instructions (many require you to leave it at room temp for a while before use). Then, preheat the oven to 400F/205C.

Step 2

Next, slice the apples into about 1/2-inch (1.2 cm) rounds, coring them with a small round cookie cutter (about 1 1/2 inches / 4 cm wide) or a paring knife.You can peel the apples if preferred, but I left them on for extra fiber and nutrients.

Step 3

Combine the coconut sugar and cinnamon in a wide, shallow dish. Working one at a time, press each apple ring into the cinnamon sugar mixture on both sides.

Step 4

Next, unroll the puff pastry and carefully roll it with a rolling pin/bottle until it’s just a little thinner and larger.

Step 5

Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the puff pastry into 1-inch (2.5 cm) strips crosswise, then cut them in half across the middle (so they aren’t as long).

Step 6

Wrap the puff pastry strips around the apple rings (I used 3-4 strips per apple ring) with some slight overlap.

Step 7

Then, brush them with the milk and sprinkle with more cinnamon sugar.

Step 8

Transfer the puff pastry-wrapped apple slices to a parchment paper-lined baking tray, with space in-between, and bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the puff pastry is flaky and golden brown and the apple slices are tender.

Step 9

Finally, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool for a few minutes. Optionally drizzle them with salted caramel sauce (or serve it as a dip) or your toppings of choice, and enjoy!