Apple Rings

These Apple Rings wrapped in puff pastry are a delicious twist on a classic treat. Crispy, golden layers of buttery puff pastry are wrapped around tender, cinnamon-spiced apple slices. Baked to perfection with a sprinkling of raw sugar, they’re easy to make and irresistibly good. Whether you choose to serve them warm with a drizzle of caramel or all on their own, these puff pastry apple rings are the perfect fall dessert or sweet snack any time of year.

Ingredients to Make Apple Rings Recipe

These puff pastry Apple Rings are one of those cozy treats that just feel like fall. Think crisp apple slices dusted in cinnamon spiced sugar, wrapped up in buttery puff pastry like a cozy hug from Grandma. As they bake, the sugar gets all golden and caramelized, forming a sweet little crust that pairs perfectly with the soft, tart apple tucked inside. It’s part fried pie, part homemade donut, and every bite feels like front porch weather and falling leaves. Simple, sweet, and just the way we like it down South.

Checkout this quick view of the ingredients you’ll need to make these easy Apple Rings: (Scroll down for the full printable recipe card.)

• Apples – Two large granny smith apples form the apple layer.
• Sugar – Granulated sugar for sweetness plus turbinado sugar for sprinkling the puff pastry.
• Spice – Apple pie spice or ground cinnamon give the apple rings their warm and cozy flavor.
• Pastry – One sheet of frozen puff pastry forms the pastry layer. No need to make a batter or fry the apple rings, they will bake golden and puffed.
• Egg Wash – One large egg beaten with cold water to brush the puff pastry.

How to Make the BEST Apple Rings Recipe

• Puff Pastry – Thaw the puff pastry per the package directions.
• Heat Oven and Prepare the Baking Sheet – Preheat your oven to 400°F.  Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. 
• Prep the Apples – Peel and core the apples and slice each apple into 1/2-inch slices thick. 
• Puff Pastry – Roll out thawed sheet of puff pastry, cut into 1-inch strips.
• Make Cinnamon Sugar – Toss together the sugar and apple pie spice or cinnamon together. Coat the apple slices in the sugar mixture. 
• Wrap in Pastry – Wrap apple slices in one strip of puff pastry beginning in the center hole, slightly overlapping at the core, leaving space on the outer edge.
• Transfer to Pan – Place the rings on prepared cookie sheet leaving 2-inches between each one. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
• Oven – Bake per the cooking time inh the recipe until the pastry is golden brown and the apples are tender. 
• Cool on the pan then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.  

Kitchen Equipment to Make Baked Apple Rings

• Paring knife and chopping board. You could also use a mandolin slicer.
• Apple corer, or a small cookie cutter or large piping tip to remove the core of the apple.
• Large baking sheet lined with parchment paper
• Measuring cups and spoons.
• Shallow bowl or plate with a rim to make the cinnamon-sugar.
• Wire rack for cooling.

Recipe Variations, Tips and Substitutions

• Apples – Granny smith apples are the apple of choice for classic apple pie due to their tart flavor and they maintain their texture when baked. You could use honeycrisp apples, braeburn, fuji apples pink lady or gala apples. You could also adapt this recipe using pears.
• Cut into Equal Portions – For even baking, you want to keep the apple slices uniform in thickness.
• Spice – You could use cinnamon in place of apple pie spice. For added depth, you can add a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom to the cinnamon sugar mixture.
• Keep Puff Pastry Moist – Puff pastry can dry out very quickly while you are slicing the apples. To keep it moist, cover the pastry with a damp paper towel while you work.
• Yield – Depending on the size of the apples, you could get 4 slices out of each apple. When slicing the apples, it’s better to go thicker, rather than thinner. Thin apple slices will bake more quickly than the puff pastry.
• Serving Options – You can enjoy these apple rings warm or chilled with vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce. You could also enjoy them with dessert dips like caramel and warm chocolate ganache for dipping. 

Storage and Leftovers

• Storage – Once the Apple Rings have cooled completely, place them in an airtight container that has been lined with a paper towel. The paper towel will absorb any moisture before the pastry does. They will only last at room temperature for 1-2 days or in the fridge for up to 4 days. 
• Reheating – Reheat leftover apple rings in a preheated 350°F oven in a single layer on a sheet pan or pop them into an air fryer to crisp up the pastry if they get a little soggy.
• Freezer – Flash freeze leftover apple rings individually on a cookie sheet. Once they are frozen solid, transfer them to a ziploc freezer bag and freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat from frozen in a 325°F oven for 10 minutes. 

More Apple Recipes to Make

• Southern style Easy Fried Apple Pies are a nostalgic dessert.
• This recipe for Apple Strudel uses frozen puff pastry dough for ease of preparation.
• Chocolate Drizzled Caramel Apple Fluff requires no cooking at all!
• All American lattice topped homemade Apple Pie.
• A stack of Apple Pancakes topped with homemade apple compote.
• Start your day with these Apple Fritters dipped in a sweet glaze.
• Homemade Caramel Dipped Apples are a classic must-make for fall desserts and Halloween parties.
• Cinnamon sugar coated Apple Cider Doughnuts.
• Caramel Apple Kabobs from Food Network.

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Helpful Kitchen Items:

• Cooling Racks
• Measuring Set
• Baking Pan
• Apple Corer