Apples in Pajamas
Cozy up to dessert perfection with "Apples in Pajamas," a delightful twist on baked apples wrapped in golden, flaky puff pastry. This easy-to-make treat features sweet-tart apples (like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp) enveloped in buttery pastry and filled with a spiced brown sugar mixture that melts into a luscious caramel as it bakes. With a prep time of just 20 minutes, these individually wrapped delights are perfect for dinner parties or a cozy family dessert. Brushed with an egg wash for a beautifully crisp finish and optionally dusted with powdered sugar, "Apples in Pajamas" are best served warm—on their own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate comfort food experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Apples (medium-sized, firm, like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 2 sheets Puff pastry sheets (thawed)
- 4 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter (cold, diced)
- 1 piece Egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Peel and core the apples, ensuring they remain whole. Set them aside.
In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg.
Roll out the puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Cut each sheet into two large squares (you’ll have four squares total).
Place one apple in the center of each puff pastry square. Fill the hollow center of each apple with a spoonful of the brown sugar mixture and a small pat (about 1/2 tablespoon) of cold butter.
Carefully lift the corners of the puff pastry square up around the apple, pressing gently to seal the seams at the top. Ensure the apple is fully enclosed in the pastry (like a cozy ‘pajama’).
Brush the outside of the wrapped apples with the beaten egg to give them a golden crust as they bake.
Place the wrapped apples onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each one.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until the puff pastry is golden brown and puffed.
Remove from the oven and let the apples cool slightly before serving. If desired, dust with powdered sugar for a decorative finish.
Serve warm on their own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1389 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 67.0 g | 86% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.0 g | 130% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 249 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 533 mg | 23% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 191.5 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.4 g | 73% | |
| Total Sugars | 119.9 g | ||
| Protein | 15.6 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 146 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 998 mg | 21% | |
*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.
