Apple Croissant Pastries

As they bake, the apples soften and become tender, creating a juicy filling and a melt-in-­your-mouth treat the whole family will love! 

Makes: 10 mini croissants
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes

INGREDIENTS

Apple Pastries:

• All-purpose flour, for dusting
• 1 sheet (245 g) puff pastry, thawed
• 1 large apple (preferably Honeycrisp, see Tip 1)
• 1 egg (see Tip 2)

Cinnamon Sugar Coating:

• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  
  

METHOD

1. Preheat the oven to 350° F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Dust a work surface with flour and then unfold the puff pastry sheet onto the surface.

3. Lightly roll out the puff pastry sheet to smooth it out, and slice it into 20 thin strips along the long end.

4. Slice the apple into five thin ring and use a teaspoon to cut out the core in the center. Slice the apple rings in half to form two moon shapes.

5. Starting on one end of the apple, wrap a strip of puff pastry around the wedge. Add another strip and continue to wrap until the apple is fully covered. Press down on the covered apple to make sure that the puff pastry is tightly secured onto the apple, and place it on the baking sheet Repeat for the rest of the apple wedges. 

6. Whisk the egg with 1 tablespoon of water in a small bowl, and lightly brush the top of each croissant with the egg wash. 

7. Mix the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Sprinkle the top of each croissant generously with cinnamon sugar (see Tip 3).

8. Bake for 25 minutes, or until golden brown. 

9. Let cool completely before serving. 
   
   

STORAGE:

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days To freeze, store in a freezer-safe bag for up to 1 month. Reheat in a 350°F (180°C) oven for 70 minutes, or until warmed through. 

TIPS:

1. If you prefer to peel the apple, you can do this before slicing it into rings. If you choose not to peel, the skin will soften while baking.
2. Egg-free? Swap the egg with melted butter or oil.
3. If preparing these for a baby, omit the cinnamon sugar and sprinkle with a little ground cinnamon instead.