Summoning Fall: Puff Pastry Apple Rings Doubling as a Fall Candle

There is a distinct moment that arrives in late summer when you decide you are just over the heat. You want crisp fall mornings, cozy sweaters, and comforting scents of spiced cinnamon drifting through your home. Yet, you step outside only to realize that Mother Nature hasn’t gotten the memo. So, you take matters into your own hands and bake fall into existence in the kitchen. This recipe will taste incredible while filling your home with that amazing fall scent you crave!

Ingredients:

•  1 sheet of puff pastry (thawed)
• 4 Apples (sliced into ½ inch rings and core removed)
• ¼ cup white sugar
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 egg (1 egg whisked with a splash of water)

Optional Toppings:

• Caramel sauce
• Vanilla ice cream
• Flakey sea salt/coarse salt

Instructions:

• Prep the Pastry & Oven: Thaw puff pastry on the counter for 30 mins. Preheat your oven to 400°F and line the baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Coat the Apples: Mix your cinnamon and sugar together into a shallow bowl. Dredge your cored apple rings through the mixture until coated, then set them aside.
• Slice & Wrap: Cut your puff pastry into ½ inch thick strips. Wrap 2 to 3 strips around each apple ring passing through the center hole until the apple is enclosed. Place the wrapped apple rings onto the prepared baking sheet.
• Egg Wash: In a small bowl, whisk the egg and about 1 tablespoon of water to create an egg wash. Brush the top of each wrapped apple ring with the egg wash, then sprinkle the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture over the top of them.
• Bake: Place the baking sheet into the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the pastry appears puffed and golden brown.
• Serve: Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly. Drizzle with caramel sauce right before serving, or top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Kitchen Notes:

• Salted Caramel Twist: Sprinkle some coarse salt over the prepared rings right before baking. This will add a delicious “Salted Caramel” magic if you’re drizzling them with caramel before serving!
• Storage: Store leftover rings in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. For longer storage, wrap cooled rings individually in plastic wrap and freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
• Reheating: Reheat on a parchment-lined baking sheet at 350°F for 5 minutes to get the puff pastry crispy again!

Cheaper than a high-end fall candle and infinitely more delicious. Go ahead and bake a batch of your own Puff Pastry Apple Rings, summon fall on your own terms, and create a cozy retreat in your kitchen- no matter what the weather is doing outside!

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