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A bite out of an Apple Puff Pastry (perfect Thanksgiving appetizer) sitting on an olive wood serving board.

Apple Puff Pastry Bites (Easy Thanksgiving Appetizer)

These easy apple puff pastry bites are made with fresh apple slices wrapped in buttery, flaky puff pastry and sprinkled with cinnamon sugar. Perfect for Thanksgiving appetizers, holiday gatherings, or a simple fall treat! Serve them warm with an optional cinnamon cream cheese dip.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 pastries
Calories 360 kcal

Equipment

  • baking sheet & parchment paper

Ingredients
  

Apple Puff Pastries

  • 2 sheets puff pastry dough thawed
  • 3 apples  cored, halved, and sliced very thin
  • ⅔ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg white

Cream Cheese Dip (optional)

  • 4 ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. Gently unfold the thawed puff pastry onto a lightly floured surface. Roll each sheet into approximately a 10 × 11-inch rectangle.
    2 sheets puff pastry dough
  3. Slice the apples into even ¼-inch thick rounds and remove the cores with a small cookie cutter or knife.
    3 apples
  4. Toss the apple slices with brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl. Let them sit for a few minutes while you prepare the pastry strips.
    ⅔ cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ⅛ teaspoon salt
  5. Using a pastry wheel or pizza cutter, slice the puff pastry into ½-inch-wide strips.
  6. Wind the pastry strips around each apple slice, working from the center toward the outside until the apple is wrapped. Don't worry about small gaps between the strips.
  7. Whisk the egg white with a little water. Lightly brush the pastry with egg wash and sprinkle with any remaining cinnamon sugar.
    1 egg white
  8. Bake until golden brown, about 15-20 minutes. Juices will escape, and that's okay!
  9. While the pastries bake, whisk together the softened cream cheese, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon until smooth and creamy.
    4 ounces cream cheese, 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream, ⅓ cup granulated sugar, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  10. Serve the apple puff pastry bites warm or at room temperature, with or without the cinnamon cream cheese dip.

Notes

Recipe Notes:
  • Keep the pastry cold: Thaw puff pastry in the refrigerator until flexible but still cold. If it becomes soft or sticky while working, refrigerate for 10–15 minutes.
  • Best apples: Firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well. Slice into even rounds so they bake evenly.
  • Optional dip: The cinnamon cream cheese dip is delicious, but these apple puff pastry bites are just as good without it!
  • Make ahead: Assemble the pastries a few hours ahead and refrigerate until ready to bake. Brush with egg wash just before baking.
  • Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven until warm and crispy.

Nutrition

Calories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 164mgPotassium: 110mgFiber: 2gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 189IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 1mg
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