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Apple croissants served with berries.
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Cinnamon Apple Croissants

These cinnamon apple croissants are the perfect sweet treat made with only a few ingredients. They're a simple-to-make pastry perfect for breakfast or a snack!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10 croissants
Author: Lily Payen

Ingredients

Apple Pastries

  • 1 sheet puff pastry dough
  • 1 large apple Honeycrisp, Fuji, or similar sweet variety
  • 1 egg

Cinnamon Sugar Coating

  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • Unfold the crescent dough onto a floured surface. Lightly roll it out to smooth it out, and slice it into 20 thin strips. I usually like to slice the sheet into 10 strips and then slice each piece in half.
  • Slice the apples into 5 rings and use a teaspoon to cut out the core in the center. Slice the apple rings into half to form two moon shapes.
  • Starting on one end of the apple, use a strip of puff pastry to wrap around the apple. Add another strip and continue to wrap until the apple is fully covered (I used 2 strips per apple wedge). Press down on the covered apple to make sure that the puff pastry is tightly secured onto the apple. Repeat for the rest of the apple wedges.
  • Place the apple croissants onto a parchment paper-lined pan. Whisk the egg with 1 tablespoon of water and lightly brush the tops of each croissant. Sprinkle the top of each croissant generously with cinnamon sugar. (If you are making these for a baby, reserve a couple to lightly sprinkle with plain cinnamon).
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes, or until golden brown.

Notes

  • Make sure that your pastry dough is thawed, but not too soft. If it is too soft, it will be difficult to work with.
  • If you prefer to peel the apples, you can peel them before slicing them into rings. If you choose not to peel, the skin will soften while baking.
  • I make my own cinnamon sugar using a combination of the two, but you can use store-bought cinnamon sugar as well. If you are preparing these for a baby, omit the cinnamon sugar and sprinkle with a little ground cinnamon instead.

Nutrition

Calories: 162.62kcal | Carbohydrates: 16.71g | Protein: 2.41g | Fat: 9.8g | Saturated Fat: 2.51g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.29g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5.45g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 16.37mg | Sodium: 67.52mg | Potassium: 45.79mg | Fiber: 1.01g | Sugar: 4.92g | Vitamin A: 36.64IU | Vitamin C: 1.03mg | Calcium: 8.28mg | Iron: 0.75mg

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