Apple Puff Pastry Squares

For those who love flaky apple pie in the fall, these Apple Puff Pastry Squares will surely be a favorite! They are pastries filled with a spiced apple filling and topped with almonds. These flaky apple pastries are similar to apple turnovers in that they include puff pastry and an apple filling. As a result, you can eat them as a breakfast pastry or for a dessert after a meal.

The first step to making these pastries is to cook the apple filling with spices and sugar until soft. Then, you roll the puff pastry out before brushing one half of it with the apricot jam and topping it with the apple filling and crushed biscuits. Next, you fold it to enclose it, crimp the sides to seal it, and cut it into squares. Finally, they are brushed with an egg wash before being sprinkled with flaked almonds before being baked until golden brown. Warm from the oven, these apple pastries will be delicious with a hot cup of tea or coffee.

What are Apple Puff Pastry Squares?

Apple puff pastry squares are made of puff pastry and an apple filling with cinnamon and sugar. These are similar to apple turnovers or apple tarts which similarly include apples and puff pastry.

The main difference between these apple puff pastry squares and other apple pastries is that they include crushed biscuits in the filling as well. The biscuits help absorb the juices from the apples while providing some texture.

Another unique factor is how these pastries have crunchy almonds placed on top. These add extra flavor and a textural element to the apple pastries, making them extra special to serve as a dessert or breakfast pastry.

Pro Tips

• Choose apples that will hold up during baking and won’t turn into mush in the heat of the oven. Goods choices are Macintosh, Cortlands, Royal Gala, Grannysmith, Spartans, and more.
• Keep the puff pastry cold in the fridge until you are ready to use it.
• Choose biscuits that are quite crunchy so they don’t become soggy in the apple pastries.
• If desired, feel free to replace the almonds with another type of nut such as pecans or walnuts.
• Use a measuring tape to ensure you cut the pastry squares into even-sized squares.
• Bake the pastries on a parchment-lined baking sheet for easier clean-up.
• If you don’t have any apricot jam on hand, fig jam would work well as a replacement.

What to Serve with Apple Puff Pastry Squares?

These apple puff pastry squares are perfect on their own as they have buttery pastry, crunchy nuts, and a sweet and lightly spiced apple filling. However, if you would like to have them as a more elegant dessert, you can serve them warm with scoops of vanilla ice cream as you would with apple pie.

How Can You Thaw Puff Pastry?

To thaw your puff pastry, simply follow the package instructions or place it in the fridge to thaw for 1 day. It is best not to thaw puff pastry on the counter as you want it to stay cold for the best results.

What Types of Apples Should I Use in Baking?

Apples that stay firm during cooking and baking are the best choices when making pastries. Feel free to use any firm-fleshed apple such as Cortlands, Mcintosh, Spartans, Granny Smiths, Jonah Golds, Golden Delicious, Honeycrisp, and Pink Lady’s.

How Do I Make Apple Caramel Puff Pastry Squares?

If you would like to add caramel to these apple puff pastry squares, simply add a few soft caramels to the middle so that they melt during the baking process and offer a caramel flavor. Alternatively, you can drizzle them with caramel sauce when you serve them.

How to Store Apple Puff Pastry Squares

These apple puff pastry squares should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge rather than being stored at room temperature. They should keep well for up to 3 or 4 days.

How to Make Apple Puff Pastry Squares

Preheat the oven to 190°C (374°F). In a skillet, cook the apples with the butter, sugar, and cinnamon until softened.

Roll out the puff pastry. Brush half of it with the apricot jam.

Top the apricot jam with the apples and crushed biscuits.

Fold the pastry on top, crimp the edges to seal it, and cut it into squares.

Place the squares on a baking sheet, brush them with egg wash, and sprinkle them with the almonds.

Bake for 20 minutes until golden.

Serve warm or allow to cool before serving.

Serve warm or allow to cool before serving.