Ingredients
(Makes 8 servings)
For the Apple Filling
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3 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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3 tablespoons brown sugar
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2 tablespoons granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1 teaspoon lemon juice
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1 teaspoon cornstarch + 2 teaspoons water (optional, for thickening)
For the Puff Pastry
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1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
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1 egg + 1 tablespoon milk or water (for egg wash)
For the Topping
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½ cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
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Optional: powdered sugar, whipped cream, or vanilla ice cream
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Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prepare the Apple Filling
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Peel, core, and slice apples into thin wedges
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Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat
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Add apples, sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice
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Cook for 5–7 minutes until apples soften
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If needed, stir in cornstarch slurry and simmer 1–2 minutes until thickened
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Remove from heat and let cool slightly
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2. Prepare the Puff Pastry
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
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Roll out puff pastry on a lightly floured surface
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Cut into 8 rectangles or squares
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Place half on a parchment-lined baking sheet
3. Assemble the Pastries
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Spoon cooled apple filling onto pastry
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Drizzle with caramel sauce
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Top with another piece of pastry (or fold to form triangles)
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Seal edges with a fork
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Brush tops with egg wash
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4. Bake
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Bake for 18–22 minutes or until golden and puffed
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Let cool slightly before serving
5. Serve
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Drizzle with extra caramel sauce
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Sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired
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Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream