These puff pastry apple donuts offer a refined and different taste from the traditional apple treat. Combining tender apple slices with puff pastry and a subtle cinnamon-sugar coating, this recipe creates a sweet snack.
Nothing can stop you from serving them at afternoon tea, family gatherings, or as a sophisticated dessert. These apple donuts balance crisp pastry with the natural sweetness of apples, delivering a treat that is both visually appealing and delicious.
What Are Puff Pastry Apple Donuts?
Think of these as apple rings that are part donut and part pie. They’re made by wrapping apple slices in strips of puff pastry and dusting them with a cinnamon-sugar mix.
While traditional apple donuts are usually deep-fried and dough-based, this version takes the light and flaky road. Puff pastry, the French darling of the baking world, does all the heavy lifting by puffing up around the apple slices.
Pro Tips for the Best Puff Pastry Apple Donuts
- Don’t skip the cinnamon sugar. It’s not just for flavor but also helps caramelize the apples and gives that beautiful golden crust.
- Work quickly with puff pastry. Keep it chilled until you’re ready to use it because warm dough loses its puff magic.
- Add a brush of milk or egg wash to give your donuts that bakery-style finish.
- Drizzle with caramel sauce or add a dusting of sugar once cooled for a different taste.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of puff pastry works best?
Store-bought, pre-rolled puff pastry works perfectly. It saves time and delivers consistent results. Just let it thaw slightly before cutting the strips.
Can I use other fruits instead of apples?
Absolutely, pears, peaches, or even pineapple rings can work. But remember to adjust the baking time slightly depending on the fruit’s moisture content.
How do I stop the puff pastry from going soggy?
Make sure your apple slices are patted dry before wrapping them. Too much moisture can prevent the pastry from crisping up properly.
Can I make them air-fryer friendly?
You bet! Bake them in a preheated air fryer at 180°C (356°F) for about 10–12 minutes, until puffed.
How to Store Puff Pastry Apple Donuts
Store any leftovers at room temperature for up to 2 days. To bring back their crispness, reheat them in the oven for 5 minutes at 160°C (320°F).
Ingredients
How to Make Puff Pastry Apple Donuts
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Cut your apple into round slices and use a small cookie cutter or knife to remove the centre.
Cut your apple into round slices and use a small cookie cutter or knife to remove the centre.
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Combine sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Dip your apple slices into this sweet blend, coating both sides.
Combine sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Dip your apple slices into this sweet blend, coating both sides.
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Cut your puff pastry into long, thin strips. Take one apple ring at a time and wrap it with the pastry strips, slightly overlapping as you go.
Cut your puff pastry into long, thin strips. Take one apple ring at a time and wrap it with the pastry strips, slightly overlapping as you go.
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Place your wrapped rings on a parchment-lined baking tray. Brush with a little milk and sprinkle extra cinnamon sugar on top.
Place your wrapped rings on a parchment-lined baking tray. Brush with a little milk and sprinkle extra cinnamon sugar on top.
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Bake at 180°C (356°F) for 20–25 minutes, or until golden, puffed, smelling divine, and then sprinkle with sugar..
Bake at 180°C (356°F) for 20–25 minutes, or until golden, puffed, smelling divine, and then sprinkle with sugar..
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You can add your favorite toppings and serve them warm.
You can add your favorite toppings and serve them warm.
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