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Apple Puff Pastry Rolls

These easy Apple Puff Pastry Rolls feature tender apples caramelized with butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla, wrapped in flaky puff pastry and baked until golden. Serve warm with powdered sugar or caramel sauce for a cozy dessert or afternoon treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 rolls
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • 2 medium apples, peeled and finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 large egg, for egg wash
  • powdered sugar, for serving (optional)
  • caramel sauce, for serving (optional)

Equipment

  • skillet
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • lightly floured work surface
  • Rolling Pin
  • small bowl For beating the egg.
  • pastry brush For applying the egg wash.
  • knife For slicing the pastry log.
  • oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender and lightly caramelized.
    Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let the filling cool for about 5 minutes before assembling the rolls.
  2. On a lightly floured surface, gently roll out the thawed puff pastry to smooth any seams. Spread the cooled apple filling evenly over the pastry, leaving about a 1/2-inch border along one edge.
    Distribute the apples evenly rather than piling them in one area to make rolling easier and ensure balanced filling in each piece.
  3. Starting from the edge opposite the border, roll the pastry tightly into a log. Seal the edge with a little water to help keep the roll closed.
    Cut the log into 6–8 equal rolls and place them cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet. Leave a little space between the rolls so the pastry has room to puff as it bakes.
  4. Beat the egg in a small bowl and brush it over the tops of the rolls. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed, golden, and flaky.
    Let the rolls cool slightly before serving. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with caramel sauce if desired. They are especially delicious while still warm.

Notes

Use one sheet of frozen puff pastry, thawed according to the package directions. Cook the apple filling until tender and lightly caramelized, then cool for about 5 minutes before assembling. Avoid excess moisture in the filling to prevent soggy pastry. Roll tightly, cut into 6–8 equal rolls, and bake until puffed, golden, and flaky. Powdered sugar and caramel sauce are optional serving additions.