Recipe for Apple Ring Pastries (Bánh Táo Vòng)
These flaky and golden Apple Ring Pastries are a delightful blend of buttery puff pastry, warm cinnamon, and sweet apples. With their crispy exterior and aromatic, tender apple centre, they’re perfect for a cosy snack or an impressive dessert. Simple to make, yet irresistibly delicious!Please refer to the video instructions at the end of the recipe if you’d like to see how to make Apple Ring Pastries in action.
Equipment
- 1 oven
Ingredients
- 3 medium apples (or 2 large apples)
- 2 sheets of store-bought puff pastry (450 grams)
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples:In a wide bowl, mix together the sugar and ground cinnamon. Set aside.Slice the apples into 0.5-inch-thick rounds. Use a small round cookie cutter (approximately 1.50 inches in diameter) to remove the core from each apple slice.Prepare a bowl of water mixed with lime juice. Submerge the apple rings in the mixture and let them soak for about 5 minutes to prevent browning. After soaking, remove the apple rings and pat them dry with a paper towel.Coat both sides of the apple rings evenly in the sugar and cinnamon mixture. Set them aside.
- Prepare the Puff Pastry:Place the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface.Use a sharp knife or a pizza cutter to cut the puff pastry into 1-inch-wide strips.
- Assemble:Wrap each apple ring with puff pastry strips, overlapping slightly as you wrap to cover the ring completely. Place the wrapped apple rings on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.Brush the surface of the puff pastry lightly with the melted butter, and sprinkle the cinnamon sugar on top.
- Bake:Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).Bake the apple pastries for 20-25 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and flaky.
- Serve:Remove the pastries from the oven and allow them to cool for a few minutes.Optionally, sprinkle powdered sugar or add your favourite toppings for an extra touch of flavour and sweetness.Enjoy your delicious Apple Ring Pastries!