Jan's French Pastry Apple Slices

Indulge in the delightful elegance of Jan’s French Pastry Apple Slices, a simple yet sophisticated dessert that combines the flakiness of golden puff pastry with the natural sweetness of tender, cinnamon-kissed apples. Perfectly balanced with a hint of tangy lemon juice and a glossy apricot glaze, these individual apple pastries are quick to prepare in just 20 minutes and bake to perfection in under half an hour. With the crispness of Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples as the star ingredient, these pastries are ideal for any occasion, from a casual coffee break to a stunning dinner party dessert. Each bite is a harmonious blend of buttery crust, spiced fruit, and a hint of sweetness, making them an irresistible treat to enjoy warm or at room temperature. Perfect for apple dessert enthusiasts and fans of French-inspired baking, this recipe is sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 sheets Puff pastry sheets
• 3 medium Apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
• 3 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons Apricot jam
• 1 tablespoon Water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

On a lightly floured surface, unfold the puff pastry sheets and roll them out slightly to smooth any creases.

Step 3

Cut each puff pastry sheet into 4 equal rectangles, ending up with 8 pastry slices. Transfer the rectangles to the prepared baking sheet.

Step 4

Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples into uniform slices. Place the slices in a bowl.

Step 5

Add the granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and fresh lemon juice to the apples. Toss gently to coat the slices evenly.

Step 6

Arrange the apple slices in a neat overlapping pattern on each puff pastry rectangle, leaving a 1/4-inch border around the edges.

Step 7

Melt the unsalted butter and brush the edges of the puff pastry with it. Drizzle any remaining butter over the apples.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and puffed, and the apples are tender.

Step 9

In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the apricot jam and water. Microwave for 20-30 seconds, or until warm and smooth. Stir well.

Step 10

Brush the warm apricot glaze over the apple slices as soon as they come out of the oven.

Step 11

Let the pastries cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(687.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1241.6

Total Fat 60.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 24.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 62mg	0%
Sodium 450.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 182.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.3g	0%
Total Sugars 108.3g
Protein 8.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 73.6mg	0%
Iron 3.4mg	0%
Potassium 611.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.8%

Protein: 2.6%

Carbs: 55.7%