There is nothing quite like the comforting aroma of cinnamon and baked apples filling your home. This Puff Pastry Apple Pie is a brilliant way to achieve a classic bakery-style dessert without the labor-intensive process of making traditional pie crust from scratch. The secret to success lies in the pastry’s temperature and the sautéing of the apples; by pre-cooking the apple filling, you ensure the fruit is tender and flavorful while preventing the bottom crust from becoming soggy. This results in a stunning contrast between the shatteringly crisp, golden-brown layers and the warm, jammy center. Whether you’re hosting a cozy dinner or need a last-minute holiday treat, these professional tips on egg washing and scoring will help you create a rustic yet elegant tart every time.
Simple Homemade Apple Pie with Puff Pastry
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Pastry Brush
Ingredients
- 2 apples
- 5 g ground cinnamon
- 25 g brown sugar
- 25 g granulated sugar
- 3 sheets puff pastry (about 13 × 14 cm each)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine 25 g granulated sugar, 25 gbrown sugar, and 5 g ground cinnamon. Mix well and set aside.
- Slice the apples. You can peel them or keep the skinon if preferred. Cut each apple in half, remove the stem and core, and sliceinto 4–5 mm thick pieces. Set aside.
- Cut the puff pastry sheets in half to make sixrectangular pieces.
- Arrange the apple slices on a baking tray, slightlyoverlapping each piece. Sprinkle about ½ tablespoon of the cinnamon sugarmixture over the apples. Adjust sweetness to taste. Place one sheet of puffpastry on top and gently press down. Repeat for the remaining portions.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (392°F) for 20minutes.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy this cozy,flaky apple pie fresh from the oven!
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Cooking & Storage Tips
- Choose medium-sized apples so the halved slices fit neatly on the puff pastry
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less cinnamon sugar according to your taste.
Tools & equipment you may need
Oven
Last Updated on 2026-04-21