Flaky Puff Pastry Apple Doughnuts: A Sweet, Crispy Delight

These Puff Pastry Apple Doughnuts are an easy, delicious fall treat loaded with flavor, not work. Apple slices are wrapped in puff pasty, coated with cinnamon sugar, and baked until golden and flaky on the outside and tender on the inside.

Flaky Puff Pastry Apple Doughnuts: A Sweet, Crispy DelightPhoto byMaria's Mixing Bowl

If you love apples and all things fall, then these doughnuts are just the thing to get your fix! We make these often during the fall because they’re so easy and so good. It’s a simple recipe loaded with apple cinnamon flavor and the buttery, flaky taste and texture of puff pastry.

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• It only takes four ingredients to make, and you probably have everything but the puff pastry in your kitchen right now!
• It’s a super easy recipe that only takes a few minutes and a few simple steps.
• It’s loaded with apple cinnamon flavor.
• The puff pastry wrapping bakes up buttery and flaky, perfect with the apple cinnamon flavor.

🛒Ingredients

Aside from the puff pastry, you probably have all the ingredients you need for this recipe in your kitchen right now. We’ve listed them all here, but you’ll find their exact amounts in the recipe card at the end of the post.

• Puff Pastry
• Apples
• Egg
• Cinnamon sugar

Flaky Puff Pastry Apple Doughnuts: A Sweet, Crispy DelightPhoto byMaria's Mixing Bowl

🔪 How to Make Puff Pastry Apple Doughnuts

Making these delicious apple donuts is just about the simplest thing you’ll ever do. It only takes a little slicing, wrapping, and baking. There’s nothing to it!

Step 1: prep

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees, and cut the apples into rings. Then, cut out the centers to create a doughnut shape.

Step 2: Cut and Wrap

Cut the puff pastry into thin strips and wrap the apple slices from outside to inside until the rings are fully wrapped.

Step 3: Coat and Bake

Brush the apple doughnuts with egg wash and sprinkle them with cinnamon sugar. Then, bake them for 15 minutes until golden on the outside and soft on the inside.

📝Variations

Do you want to change up this recipe and make it your own? Here are some ways that you can do that!

• Apples: Use your favorite apples for this recipe. Every variation slightly changes the flavor of the doughnuts.
• Seasonings: We used cinnamon sugar, but you could use pumpkin spice or apple pie spice.
• Puff Pastry: For softer apple doughnuts, wrap the apple slices in crescent dough. For an even flakier exterior, try phyllo dough.

If you think these puff pastry apple doughnuts sound good, then we think you’ll love our Reese’s stuffed donuts.

🥄 Equipment

• Knife
• Cutting board
• Baking sheet
• Measuring spoon

🥫 Storage

Refrigerate these delicious puff pastry apple donuts for up to 3 days in an air-tight container. For longer storage, you can freeze them for up to 3 months in an air-tight, freezer-safe container.

To reheat the doughnuts, defrost them overnight in the refrigerator or on the counter for a few hours. Then, bake them at 350 until heated through.

What to Serve with Puff Pastry Apple Doughnuts

These donuts are delicious with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee or tea. You can also make them a delicious dessert after a meal with hearty dishes like pot roast, roasted chicken, chops, and more.

Of course, their fall flavors make them an excellent addition to a larger dessert spread at fall parties and holiday gatherings, as well.

💭 Tips

• To create a uniform doughnut shape, press your finger gently into the center of the hold and against the sides to flatten out the puff pastry.
• Don’t go crazy with the egg wash. You only need a thin layer to help keep the cinnamon sugar on the dough and create a golden exterior.
• Try using the big side of an icing tip to quickly and easily remove the center of your apple rings.

⁉️ FAQ

Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.

What are puff pastry apple doughnuts?

Puff pastry apple doughnuts are apple slices that are wrapped in puff pastry, coated with egg wash, sprinkled with cinnamon sugar, and baked until golden.

Are puff pastry and phyllo dough the same thing?

No, puff pastry and phyllo dough are not the same. Although both doughs are laminated, meaning they’re made in layers, puff pastry is richer and has more fat than phyllo dough.

How do you pick fresh apples?

The freshest apples will be heavy and firm. They should also have a sweet aroma.

🍽 More Recipes

Do you enjoy apples? Then try these delicious recipes:

• Applesauce Oatmeal Bars
• Instant Pot Cinnamon Apples
• Applesauce Cheesecake Pancakes

🧾Recipe Card

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Puff Pastry Apple Doughnuts

Puff pastry apple doughnuts combine the best of two worlds with sliced apples wrapped in puff pastry in a fun donut shape!

Equipment

• knife or pizza cutter
• small bowl
• Pastry brush
• parchment paper
• baking sheet

Ingredients

• 17 ounces Puff pastry
• 2 apples
• 1 egg
• ⅓ cup cinnamon sugar

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375°
• Cut the apples and using either a knife or something small and round (like the big side of an icing tip) cut the middle of the apple slices out to make a donut shape.
• Cut the puff pastry into thin strips and begin wrapping the donuts, you can either wrap it through the hole all the way around or you can put the end in the hole and wrap it to the other side and rip the piece off and repeat all the way around.
• Once done stick a finger in the hole and flatten the sides out. Add the egg to a bowl and add a little bit of water and stir, baste on top of all the donuts.
• Sprinkle on top with cinnamon sugar all over.
• Place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and place in the oven and bake for 15 minutes.
• Let them cool until warm and enjoy!

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