These Puff Pastry Apple Cinnamon Rings are a simple fall treat made with juicy apples, warm cinnamon, brown sugar, and flaky puff pastry. The apples are cut into rings, coated in cinnamon sugar, then wrapped completely in strips of puff pastry before baking until golden brown. They have the familiar flavors of apple pie but with a fun, pastry-wrapped presentation. With just a few ingredients and 25 minutes of prep time, these apple cinnamon rings are an easy choice for a fall brunch, snack, or sweet treat.
Quick Recipe Snapshot
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Servings: 8 rings
- Course: Brunch & Snack
- Cuisine: American
- Method: Oven baked
- Calories: 82 per serving
Why You’ll Love These Apple Cinnamon Rings
- Simple ingredients: Puff pastry, apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and egg are all you need.
- Classic fall flavors: Apple and cinnamon give these rings an apple-pie-inspired taste.
- Flaky and fruity: Crisp puff pastry surrounds juicy apple slices.
- Fun presentation: Apple rings wrapped in pastry make a playful alternative to traditional apple desserts.
- Great for fall: They’re easy to prepare for a seasonal brunch or snack.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed
- 2 apples
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 egg
The recipe also uses some water with the beaten egg for coating the pastry before baking.
How to Make Puff Pastry Apple Cinnamon Rings
1. Prepare the puff pastry
Thaw the puff pastry following the instructions on the package.
Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place the puff pastry on the parchment paper and thin it out with a rolling pin. Use a pizza cutter to cut the pastry into strips about ½ inch wide.
Place the puff pastry in the refrigerator while you prepare the apples. Keeping the pastry chilled helps make it easier to work with.
2. Prepare the cinnamon sugar
In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and ground cinnamon. Set the mixture aside.
3. Cut the apples into rings
Peel the apples, then slice them into rings.
Use a 1-inch cookie cutter to cut and core the apples so they have a ring shape.
4. Coat the apple rings
Place each apple ring into the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture. Coat both sides of each ring.
5. Wrap the apples
Wrap the apple rings completely with the puff pastry strips.
If the strips are difficult to handle, the recipe notes that you can cut them in half or into quarters to make wrapping easier.
6. Prepare for baking
Place the wrapped apple rings on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a few inches between them.
Beat the egg with some water. Coat the rings with the beaten egg, then sprinkle them with cinnamon and sugar.
7. Bake
Bake for 20 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown.
Remove the rings from the oven when they are done.
Important Tips for Working With Puff Pastry
- Keep the pastry cold: At room temperature, puff pastry becomes sticky and can be harder to wrap around the apples.
- Refrigerate while preparing the apples: The recipe specifically recommends keeping the pastry in the fridge while you work.
- Cut strips smaller if needed: Halving or quartering the pastry strips can make wrapping the apple rings easier.
- Wrap completely: Make sure the apples are completely covered with puff pastry.
- Work with only what you need: Keep the pastry strips refrigerated and take out as many as you need for each apple ring.
Serving Ideas
These apple cinnamon rings are best served warm. The original recipe suggests serving them with:
- A scoop of vanilla ice cream
- Caramel sauce
- A sprinkle of powdered sugar
They also make a simple fall brunch or snack option when served fresh from the oven.
Frequently Asked Questions
What apples should I use?
The supplied recipe simply calls for 2 apples and does not specify a particular variety, so any apple that works well for your preferred baked-apple flavor can be used.
Why should the puff pastry stay refrigerated?
Puff pastry becomes sticky at room temperature, which can make it difficult to wrap around the apple rings. Keeping the strips chilled makes them easier to handle.
Can I make smaller pastry strips?
Yes. The recipe notes that you can cut the puff pastry strips in half or into quarters to make wrapping easier.
How long do the apple rings bake?
They bake for 20 minutes at 400°F, or until the puff pastry is golden brown.
How should I serve Puff Pastry Apple Cinnamon Rings?
The original recipe recommends serving them warm with vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce, or powdered sugar.
Nutrition
Per serving:
- Calories: 82 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Protein: 1g
- Fat: 2g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
- Cholesterol: 23mg
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 12g
Final Thoughts
Puff Pastry Apple Cinnamon Rings bring together juicy apples, cinnamon sugar, and flaky pastry in a simple baked treat. They’re reminiscent of apple pie while offering a different shape and texture. Keeping the puff pastry chilled is the key practical tip, making the wrapping process much easier. Serve the finished rings warm for an easy fall snack or brunch treat.
PrintPuff Pastry Apple Cinnamon Rings – Easy Fall Treat
Diese Blätterteig-Apfel-Zimt-Ringe sind ein leichter Herbstgenuss aus wenigen Zutaten. Saftige Äpfel mit Zimt werden von knusprigem Blätterteig umhüllt und erinnern geschmacklich an Apfelkuchen.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 rings 1x
- Category: Brunch & Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 Platte Blätterteig, aufgetaut
- 2 Äpfel
- 1/3 Tasse brauner Zucker
- 1 TL gemahlener Zimt
- 1 Ei
Instructions
- Den Blätterteig nach Packungsanleitung auftauen. Den Backofen auf 400°F vorheizen. Ein Backblech mit Backpapier auslegen und beiseitestellen.
- Den Blätterteig auf das Backpapier legen und mit einem Nudelholz dünn ausrollen. Mit einem Pizzaschneider in etwa 1/2 Zoll breite Streifen schneiden. Den Blätterteig während der Vorbereitung der Äpfel in den Kühlschrank stellen.
- In einer kleinen Schüssel braunen Zucker und Zimt vermischen und beiseitestellen.
- Die Äpfel schälen und mit einem 1-Zoll-Ausstecher in Ringe schneiden. Anschließend das Kerngehäuse entfernen, sodass Apfelringe entstehen.
- Jeden Apfelring in der Zucker-Zimt-Mischung wenden, sodass beide Seiten bedeckt sind. Die Apfelringe vollständig mit den Blätterteigstreifen umwickeln.
- Die umwickelten Apfelringe mit etwas Abstand auf das vorbereitete Backblech legen.
- Das Ei mit etwas Wasser verquirlen. Die Apfelringe mit dem verquirlten Ei bestreichen und mit Zimt und Zucker bestreuen.
- 20 Minuten backen oder bis die Ringe goldbraun sind. Anschließend aus dem Ofen nehmen.
- Warm servieren.
Notes
- Die Äpfel vollständig mit Blätterteig umwickeln.
- Die Blätterteigstreifen können halbiert oder geviertelt werden, damit sie sich leichter um die Apfelringe wickeln lassen.
- Die Blätterteigstreifen im Kühlschrank aufbewahren und jeweils nur so viele herausnehmen, wie für einen Apfelring benötigt werden.
- Bei Raumtemperatur wird Blätterteig klebrig. Das Kühlen der Streifen erleichtert das Umwickeln der Äpfel.
- Die Apfelringe können warm serviert werden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1g
- Calories: 82 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 23 mg
