Description
These Apple Puff Pastry ‘Doughnuts’ are a delightful treat that combines the flakiness of puff pastry with the sweetness of caramelized apples. Topped with a drizzle of caramel sauce and optional toppings, these ‘doughnuts’ are sure to be a hit at any gathering or as a special dessert.
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
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Apple Filling: Peel and dice the apple. In a bowl, mix the diced apple with sugar and cinnamon.
- Assembly: Roll out the puff pastry and cut into circles. Place a spoonful of apple filling in the center of each circle. Fold the dough over the filling and seal the edges.
- Bake: Place the filled pastries on the prepared baking sheet. Brush with heavy cream or beaten egg. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Caramel Sauce: In a small saucepan, heat the caramel sauce with miso until combined. Drizzle over the baked ‘doughnuts’.
- Serve: Top with optional toppings like pepitas, crushed pretzels, chocolate chips, mochi bites, or ice cream.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness of the caramel sauce by adding more or less miso to taste.
- Experiment with different toppings to customize the ‘doughnuts’ to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 'doughnut'
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg