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By: Casey Updated on Mon, 20 Jan 2025 20:06:14 GMT Irresistible Desserts
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These Puff Pastry Apple Donuts have become my favorite way to welcome fall. I love how the flaky pastry wraps around sweet apple rings creating these beautiful golden treats. My kids always run to the kitchen when they smell that cinnamon sugar baking it's become our special autumn baking tradition.

Easier Than Traditional Donuts

What I love about these donuts is how simple they are to make since there's no frying involved. The way the puff pastry gets all golden and crispy around those tender cinnamon-sugar apples is pure magic. They taste best warm from the oven when the pastry is at its flakiest.

What You'll Need

  • Apples: Honeycrisp are my favorite they're perfectly sweet and tart.
  • Puff pastry: Just thaw it for about 10 minutes before using.
  • Cinnamon sugar: Make your own blend it tastes so much better.
  • Egg: Gives us that beautiful golden brown finish.

Let's Make Some Donuts

Start with Apples:
Slice them into perfect rings and pop out the centers for that donut shape.
Add Some Sweetness:
Give those rings a good coating of cinnamon sugar they'll taste amazing.
Wrap Them Up:
Cut your pastry into strips and wrap each apple ring like a little present.
Time to Bake:
Brush with egg wash sprinkle with more cinnamon sugar and bake until golden.

Make Them Extra Special

Try serving these warm with a drizzle of Nutella or Dulce de Leche they're absolutely heavenly. I love having one with my afternoon coffee or serving them for dessert when friends come over.

Freshly baked, glazed pastries shaped like rings are arranged on a baking tray.
Freshly baked, glazed pastries shaped like rings are arranged on a baking tray.

Keep Them Fresh

  • Save Some: They'll keep in the fridge for a couple days in an airtight container.
  • Warm Them Up: Pop them in the air fryer to get that crispy texture back just know they won't be quite as flaky as fresh.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my puff pastry not flaky?

Make sure pastry is cold but pliable when working with it. Don't let it get too warm before baking.

What kind of apples work best?

Firm apples like Honeycrisp hold their shape well. Avoid soft apples that might get mushy.

Why did my pastry unravel?

Seal the ends well with egg wash and make sure strips overlap slightly when wrapping.

Can I make these ahead?

Best served fresh and warm. The pastry can get soggy if made too far ahead.

How thin should I slice the apples?

About 1/4 inch thick - too thin will fall apart, too thick won't cook through.

4.20 from 247 votes

Puff Pastry Apple Donuts

Prep Time:
15 Minutes
Cook Time:
20 Minutes
Total Time:
35 Minutes
Servings:
5
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Apple rings wrapped in flaky puff pastry and coated with cinnamon sugar. A simple yet impressive treat that's perfect for fall.

Ingredients

  • 2 Honeycrisp apples.
  • 1 puff pastry sheet, thawed.
  • 3 tablespoons sugar.
  • 1.5 tablespoons ground cinnamon.
  • 1 egg.

Instructions

1.

1. Preheat: Heat oven to 375°F.

2.

2. Prepare Pastry: Let pastry sit at room temp for 10 minutes.

3.

3. Slice Apples: Slice apples into 1/4-inch rings.

4.

4. Cut Apple Centers: Cut center from rings with small cutter.

5.

5. Mix Cinnamon Sugar: Mix sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.

6.

6. Coat Apple Rings: Dip apple rings in cinnamon sugar.

7.

7. Roll Pastry: Roll pastry lightly on a floured surface.

8.

8. Cut Pastry: Cut pastry into thin strips.

9.

9. Wrap Apples: Wrap strips around each apple ring.

10.

10. Prepare Egg Wash: Beat egg and brush over pastry.

11.

11. Sprinkle Cinnamon Sugar: Sprinkle with more cinnamon sugar.

12.

12. Bake: Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.

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13. Check Doneness: Check at 15 minutes, cook longer if needed.

Notes

  1. A viral TikTok recipe that's perfect for fall.
  2. Makes an impressive looking treat with minimal effort.

Tools You'll Need

  • Baking sheet.
  • Small cookie cutter.
  • Pastry brush.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Wheat (puff pastry).
  • Eggs.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 354
  • Total Fat: 20 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 41 g
  • Protein: 5 g