Description
These Apple Puff Pastry ‘Doughnuts’ are a delightful twist on traditional doughnuts. Made with a flaky puff pastry filled with cinnamon-sugar apples, they are a perfect treat for any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large Honeycrisp apple
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- Heavy cream or a beaten egg
- 1/4 cup store-bought caramel sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon red or white miso, adjust to taste, optional
- Optional toppings: Pepitas, crushed pretzels, chocolate chips, mochi bites, or ice cream of your choice
Instructions
- Prepare the apple filling: Peel, core, and dice the apple. Toss with sugar and cinnamon.
- Assemble the puff pastry: Cut the puff pastry into circles, fill with apple mixture, and seal the edges.
- Bake: Brush with cream or egg wash and bake until golden brown.
- Finish: Drizzle with caramel sauce and optional toppings before serving.
Notes
- You can customize the toppings to suit your taste preferences.
- The miso adds a unique umami flavor to the dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Apple dessert, puff pastry recipe, sweet treats