Craving a delicious dessert but short on time? This quick and easy apple puff pastry treat is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth in no time. With simple ingredients and minimal effort, you’ll have a delightful dessert ready in just five minutes!
Ingredients:
- 200 g (7.1 oz) puff pastry
- 4 apples
- 20 g (0.7 oz) butter
- 10 g (0.4 oz) cinnamon
- 30 g (1.1 oz) brown sugar
- 200 g (7.1 oz) granulated sugar
- 100 ml (3.4 fl oz) water
- 20 ml (0.7 fl oz) lemon juice
- 7 g (0.2 oz) salt
- 200 ml (6.8 fl oz) whipping cream
- 80 g (2.8 oz) powdered sugar
- 300 g (11 oz) additional whipping cream (for extra topping)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Apples:
- Remove the peel and core from the apples, then cut them into thin slices.
- Warm the butter in a large pan over medium heat until it melts.
- Add the apple slices, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Cook until the apples are tender and caramelized, about 5-7 minutes.
- Make the Caramel Sauce:
- In a separate saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, water, lemon juice, and salt.
- Cook over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar completely dissolves.
- Continue to cook without stirring until the mixture turns a golden caramel color.
- Prepare the Puff Pastry:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- On a floured surface, flatten the puff pastry with a rolling pin.
- Set the pastries on a tray lined with parchment paper.
- Assemble and Bake:
- Set the pastries on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper.
- Drizzle with the caramel sauce.
- Spread the pastries on a parchment-covered baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the pastry is golden and puffed.
- Whip the Cream:
- In a chilled bowl, whip the 200 ml of whipping cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Serve and Garnish:
- Serve the warm apple puff pastries with a dollop of whipped cream.
- For an extra touch, add a spoonful of the additional whipped cream as a topping.
Conclusion
Need a speedy and scrumptious dessert? This apple puff pastry treat is ideal for when you’re short on time. The blend of caramelized apples with buttery, flaky puff pastry and indulgent whipped cream makes for a dessert that’s both delightful and effortless. Relish the ease and taste of this simple recipe!