Vegan Caramel Apple Pastries
Delightful, comforting Vegan Caramel Apple Pastries made with flaky puff pastry, warm spiced apples, and a drizzle of vegan caramel sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Pastry Base
- 2 sheets sheets of puff pastry (ensure they’re vegan)
- 30 g caster or granulated sugar
- 2 heaped teaspoons ground cinnamon or sweet cinnamon
- 4 large apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work great!)
- as needed Dairy-free milk (for brushing the pastries)
- as needed Vegan caramel sauce (optional, for drizzling)
Instructions
Preparation
- Clear your workspace and gather all your ingredients.
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F).
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Prepare the Base
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface.
- Cut the pastry into squares or rectangles (about 10cm x 10cm).
- Keep the pastry cold until ready to fill and bake.
Make the Filling
- Peel, core, and chop the apples into small cubes.
- Combine apple cubes, caster sugar, and ground cinnamon in a mixing bowl.
- Let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes to draw out the apple juices.
Assemble the Pastries
- Place about a tablespoon of filling in the center of each pastry square.
- Drizzle vegan caramel sauce over the filling if desired.
- Fold the pastry over to create a triangle or rectangle and press edges to seal.
Bake
- Brush the top of each pastry with dairy-free milk.
- Place the filled pastries on the baking tray and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow the pastries to cool on a wire rack for about 5-10 minutes.
Serve
- Drizzle with additional vegan caramel sauce before serving.
- Enjoy with a scoop of dairy-free ice cream if desired.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze unbaked pastries for up to 2 months.