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Apple Puff Pastry Braid Recipe

This Apple Puff Pastry Braid is warm, flaky, and filled with sweet spiced apple goodness. It’s an easy dessert that looks fancy enough for guests but takes just minutes to prepare — perfect for cozy fall mornings or weekend treats.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Pastry brush
  • Small bowl (for egg wash)
  • Sharp knife

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Unfold the puff pastry sheet onto the prepared tray.
  3. Spread apple pie filling down the center of the pastry, then sprinkle ground cinnamon on top.
  4. Make 8 diagonal cuts on each side of the filling. Trim the top and bottom flaps, leaving the center intact.
  5. Fold the top flap over the filling. Then, alternate folding the side strips over each other to form a braid. Fold the bottom flap to seal the braid.
  6. Whisk the egg with a splash of water to make an egg wash. Brush it over the braid and sprinkle coarse sugar on top.
  7. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
  8. Cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.