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Apple Glazed Pastry Slices

Apple Glazed Pastry Slices

Flaky puff pastry wraps warm cinnamon apples, then gets a shiny apple-cider glaze. Slice into easy bars for dessert or brunch.
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Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes
Total Time: 47 minutes
Servings: 10

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 17 oz frozen puff pastry thawed
  • 3 cup diced apples peeled
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp butter unsalted
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice fresh
  • 1.25 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 0.25 tsp fine salt
  • 1.5 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp water for slurry
  • 1 tbsp whole milk for brushing
  • 1.25 cup powdered sugar sifted
  • 3 tbsp apple cider or apple juice
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp coarse sugar optional, for crunch

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add apples, both sugars, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  • Cook, stirring, until apples soften, 5–6 minutes. Stir cornstarch with water. Pour slurry into skillet and simmer until glossy.
  • Remove from heat. Cool filling 10 minutes to thicken.
  • Lightly flour the counter. Unfold puff pastry and roll each sheet just to smooth the seams.
  • Place one sheet on the pan. Spread apple filling over it, leaving a 1/2-inch border on all sides.
  • Brush the border with milk. Lay the second sheet on top. Press and crimp edges to seal.
  • Dock the top with a fork and cut a few shallow slits. Brush with remaining milk and sprinkle coarse sugar, if using.
  • Bake until puffed and deep golden, 20–22 minutes. Cool on the pan 15 minutes.
  • Whisk powdered sugar, cider, and vanilla until thick and pourable. Adjust with a few drops of cider if needed.
  • Drizzle glaze over the pastry. Let set 5 minutes, then slice into bars and serve.

Notes

Variation: Stir in a handful of chopped pecans or golden raisins with the apples. For extra shine, swap cider with warmed maple syrup in the glaze. Storage: Keep covered at room temperature for 2 days; re-crisp in a 325°F oven for 5–7 minutes.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Apple Glazed Pastry Slices flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.