Better than Starbucks Baked Apple Croissants
Directions
- 1Heat large saucepan on medium high heat and melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the diced apples and cook until apples are tender but not overcooked.
- 2Add the 1/4 cup of brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt into the apples and stir until evenly combined.
- 3In a small bowl, mix together the 1 tablespoon flour, 1 tablespoon water, and 2 teaspoons lemon juice until smooth.
- 4Add flour mixture to the apples and cook until the juices thicken to a gravy-like consistency.
- 5Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
- 6Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 7Cut the puff pastry into 9 squares.
- 8Gently stretch the pastry squares slightly from the middle out.
- 9Place the puff pastry square into muffin tins.
- 10Add a couple tablespoons of apple filling to each square.
- 11Fold the corners of the puff pastry over the filling and pinch together.
- 12Brush the tops of the pastry with melted butter.
- 13Bake at 375°F (190°C) until the pastry is golden brown and crispy.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 whole apple, peeled and diced into small 1/4 inch pieces
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt (optional)
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp water
- 2 tsp lemon juice
Equipment
large saucepansmall bowlmuffin tins
Tips
- For a quick hack, use a can of prepared apple filling and add a teaspoon of cinnamon.
- If you don't have pumpkin pie spice, use 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 1/4 teaspoon ground clove.
- The apple filling can be prepared up to 2 days ahead of time.
- You can cut the pastry into 6 pieces for less pastry, or use two sheets to make 12 croissant muffins (double the filling if using two sheets).
- If making ahead, reheat in the oven or air fryer to crisp up the pastry.
