Description
A delightful pastry filled with apple pie filling and braided for a beautiful finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry thawed per directions on the box
- 8 oz apple pie filling
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 egg
- Splash of water
- 2 tsp coarse sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unfold the puff pastry sheet on the tray.
- Spread the apple pie filling down the center of the pastry. Sprinkle ground cinnamon over the filling.
- Make 8 diagonal cuts on each side of the filling. Trim the top and bottom flaps, leaving the center intact.
- Fold the top of the pastry over the filling. Alternate folding the pastry strips over each other to create a braid, and fold the bottom piece over the filling before completing the braid.
- Whisk the egg with water to make an egg wash. Brush it over the pastry and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown. Let cool for 10 minutes, then slice and serve.
Notes
- Serve warm for the best flavor.
- Can be enjoyed with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 braid slice