Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Easy Caramel Apple dessert. This recipe features tender, sweet apples enveloped in flaky puff pastry and drizzled with rich caramel sauce, creating a visually stunning treat perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering or simply satisfying a sweet tooth, these caramel apple pinwheels are sure to impress. Quick to prepare and bursting with flavor from warm cinnamon and caramel, this dessert is both elegant and family-friendly, making it a fun kitchen activity that everyone can enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine sliced apples with sugar and cinnamon; toss gently to coat.
- Unroll the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface or keep it on parchment paper. Brush with melted butter.
- Spread the apple mixture evenly over the pastry, leaving a 1/2-inch border along one long edge.
- Roll up tightly from the opposite edge and seal the seam.
- Slice into 1-inch thick pieces and place cut-side up on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before drizzling with caramel sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg