Looking for a quick fall dessert that's as pretty as it is delicious? These easy apple pastries with puff pastry, sometimes called apple pastry rings or puff pastry apple rings, are crisp apple slices wrapped in golden, flaky pastry, brushed with butter, sprinkled with cinnamon sugar, and baked until irresistible.
In a hurry? Like my hand-held apple oatmeal bars, they are ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a simple dessert with ice cream.
This easy apple puff pastry recipe features crisp apple rings wrapped in flaky pastry, brushed with butter, and baked with cinnamon sugar. Ready in just 30 minutes, these puff pastry apple rings are the perfect quick fall dessert, breakfast, or snack.
A quick look at the recipe
- Ready in: 30 minutes
- Ingredients: 5
- Yield: 12 pastries
- Difficulty: Easy → "No-Fuss Favorite"
- Make-Ahead Friendly: Yes
Jump to:
- A quick look at the recipe
- Why you'll love this recipe
- Ingredient notes
- Recipe variations
- How to make the best apple pastries
- Serving suggestions
- Storage and reheating leftovers
- Recipe Q&A
- Tips to ensure this recipe turns out perfectly
- More easy fall apple recipes you’ll love
- From my Southern kitchen to yours
- Recipe:
Why you'll love this recipe
- Fast & simple: Just 5 ingredients and 30 minutes.
- Cozy flavor: Warm apples plus cinnamon equals fall in every bite.
- Versatile treat: Breakfast, after-school snack, or dessert.
- Crowd-pleasing: Looks bakery-fancy, but anyone can make them.
"I've been making puff pastry recipes for years, and I love how these apple rings bring big flavor without much effort. This is one of those desserts that makes your kitchen smell like fall before you even take the first bite." - Sharon
Ingredient notes
Let's talk ingredients: what you need, what you can swap, and how to make it work with what's in your pantry. These are the main ingredients; the full list is waiting down in the recipe card.
- Puff pastry sheets: I use Pepperidge Farm, but any brand works. Keep it chilled so it bakes up light and flaky. Crescent roll dough is thicker, but it can work in a pinch.
- Apples: Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for that tart-sweet balance, but Fuji, Gala, or Golden Delicious also work. Peel or leave the skins, your choice.
- Butter: Adds richness and helps the cinnamon sugar stick.
- Cinnamon sugar: Classic combo.
Recipe variations
- Apple pie style: Sprinkle apple slices with brown sugar and apple pie spice before wrapping.
- Glazed: Drizzle icing (made by mixing powdered sugar with milk) after baking for a sweet finish.
- Nutty crunch: Add finely chopped pecans or walnuts inside the pastry layer.
How to make the best apple pastries
- Prep pastry: Thaw puff pastry according to package. Slice each sheet into 12 strips, approximately ½ inch wide.
- Prep apples: Slice apples into ½-inch rings, remove cores. You'll get 3-4 rings per apple.
- Wrap: Thread each apple slice with a strip of puff pastry, covering it completely.
- Brush & sprinkle: Place pastries on a lined baking sheet, brush with melted butter, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
- Bake: 400°F for 15 minutes, until golden brown.
- Cool & serve: Let rest a few minutes, then enjoy warm.
Serving suggestions
- Breakfast treat: Pair with my mushroom and broccoli frittata, sausage cheese bread, spinach and bacon quiche, and cast-iron breakfast skillet for a sweet and savory brunch.
- Dessert: Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream and caramel drizzle.
- Snack: Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm with coffee or tea.
Storage and reheating leftovers
- Room temp: Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 4 days.
- Reheat in oven (best): 350°F for 5-10 minutes to crisp them back up.
- Microwave (quick): 15-20 seconds on medium-texture may soften.
Recipe Q&A
Firm baking apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith hold their shape. Braeburn, Fuji, and Gala also work.
These are often called puff pastry apple rings, apple ring pastries, or apples wrapped in puff pastry..
Yes, but the texture will be different, flakier with puff pastry, heartier with pie dough. Crescent roll dough is another option.
Toss slices in lemon water and pat dry before wrapping.
Tips to ensure this recipe turns out perfectly
- Keep puff pastry chilled until ready to use, warm dough won't puff properly.
- Don't overload with sugar; too much melts and makes pastries soggy.
- Check baking early; pastries can go from golden to overdone quickly.
More easy fall apple recipes you’ll love
From my Southern kitchen to yours
If you try this recipe, don’t forget to rate it below and share your own tips in the comments. And while you’re here, check out a few more reader favorites for your next meal.
Thank you so much for visiting Grits and Pinecones; I hope you come back soon.
Recipe:
Want to Save This Recipe?
Enter your email & I’ll send it to your inbox. Plus, get great new recipes from me every week!
By submitting this form, you consent to receive emails from Grits and Pinecones.
Easy Apple Pastries with Puff Pastry Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 ready-to-bake sheets of puff pastry dough
- 3 medium Granny Smith apples peeled or unpeeled
- 2 tablespoons salted butter melted
- ½ cup white granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Thaw the puff pastry dough according to the package directions and lay it flat. Use a sharp knife, pie, or pastry cutter to cut the sheets horizontally into 12 equal strips a little less than a half-inch wide.
- Cut the tops and bottoms off your apples and then slice them horizontally into half-inch thick rings. Depending on the size of your apples, you should be able to get about 3-4 rings out of each apple.
- Use a small biscuit cutter or apple corer to punch a hole in the center of each apple slice. If you use an apple corer, you might have to enlarge the hole a bit.
- Thread each apple ring with a strip of puff pastry dough, looping it around to cover the apple completely.
- Transfer your apple ring pastries to a large baking sheet, and then brush the tops with butter using a pastry brush. Whisk together the sugar and cinnamon and lightly sprinkle it over the tops.
- Bake the apple pastries for about 15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve immediately while still warm, and enjoy!
Notes
- Keep puff pastry chilled until ready to use; warm dough won't puff properly.
- Don't overload with sugar; too much melts and makes pastries soggy.
- Check baking early; pastries can go from golden to overdone quickly.
Nutrition
Grits and Pinecones has been serving up delicious recipes with a Southern flair for nearly a decade. From tried-and-true classics to easy modern favorites, every dish is made with simple ingredients and plenty of love.
Whether you're planning a holiday feast, a Sunday supper, or a quick weeknight meal, you'll find recipes here that are quick, easy, and perfect to share with family and friends.
Sharon Rigsby
I love this recipe because, besides the great taste, you can whip up a dessert with just a few simple ingredients that look and taste like it came from a bakery.