Crispy, puffy, addictive – these are the three words that come to my mind when I think of this recipe. The combination of sugar and cinnamon is heavenly. Now add some apples to it and the combination becomes explosive. There is no match for it. Am I right? And when you add that explosive combination to some vegan puff pastries, it becomes even more irresistible.
They are sweet, light, and just so good. You can’t have just one. By the way, if you like sugar-cinnamon combinations, then you must try these soft and sticky sugar-cinnamon buns and sugar-cinnamon puffs (Palmiers).
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When we moved to Munich, we got so tempted by all the sweet treats here – from restaurants to cafes and even at grocery supermarkets. There were cheesecakes, muffins, chocolate croissants, and whatnot. But we could just look at those delightful food items because most of them had eggs. We don’t eat eggs.
For a couple of months, we just looked at them but then I decided to make them myself. I tried vegan cheesecakes, muffins, and even croissants 😀 Croissants are still a work in progress. There was one dessert recipe here which I found in the supermarkets here – Apple Strudel. It always tempted me. One day I just picked one up and had it. Wao. The explosion of wonderful flavors. I tried that recipe and will surely share that soon. But here is an easier version of the same recipe – Apple Cinnamon Puffs. The aroma in the kitchen when you bake these is something that you will dream about for days. And when you take the first bite, let me warn you – it would be hard to stop. Try it soon and enjoy some quick and easy homemade snacks.
How to make Puff Pastry Sheet at home?
I made it just once but that was the rough puff pastry. These days it is quite easy to get one from the local stores that I don’t feel like making it at home. It is quite tricky and you need the right temperature and pressure otherwise it goes bad. If you want to make the puff pastry at home, I would recommend the recipe of Claire Saffitz.
Tips to bake it right
Thaw the sheets: You need to have the sheets at room temperature otherwise they will form cracks while opening the sheets and even while rolling. Take it out of the refrigerator at least 1 hour before you plan to make it.
Easy Swaps
- Filling: You can spread any jam inside. Even jams taste good. Apart from that, you can even make it savory by applying some garlic butter or pesto. If you are lazy, just sprinkle some sugar and cinnamon mixture and you are good to go.
- Sugar: You can even use brown sugar.
How to store Apple Cinnamon Puffs?
You can store these puffs in an air-tight container and leave them on the countertop for at least 2 to 3 days (depending on the temperature at your place). You can easily refrigerate them for a week or 10 days. Put them in an airtight container otherwise, they might become dry. Having said that, they won’t last for more than a day. Trust me on this 😀
They do get moist the other day but you can make them crispy again in the oven. Just preheat the oven to 200 C and put them inside for a few minutes. Keep an eye on them. I never tried it though since mine doesn’t last for days and even if they do, we don’t mind having them a little moist.
Apple-Cinnamon Puffs Texture
Once baked, they are quite crispy and flaky in texture. If you want it to be harder, bake a little extra. Because of the apple mixture, these puffs remain slightly softer from the inside.
Is this recipe Vegan?
Yes. It is a 100% vegan and plant-based recipe. But if you are not vegan, you can buy a regular puff pastry sheet (not vegan).
If you want more vegan recipes, here are a few options: Banana Walnut Muffins, Mini Mango Cheesecake, Vegan Fudgy Brownie.
Can we freeze them?
You can freeze the puff pastry sheets for months.
For apple cinnamon puff rolls, you can roll and cut them into pieces and store them in an air-tight container and then freeze them. They can easily last for 1 to 2 months or even more. Before baking, take them out and keep them in the refrigerator for a couple of hours, and then bake them. This makes a nice evening snack. If you have kids at home, they are going to love it.
More Baking Recipes to try
- Chocolate Filled Butter Cookies
- Whole Wheat Gingerbread Cookies
- 5 Ingredients Oats Thumbprint Cookies
- Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Now you are all ready to make these vegan, crispy, and flaky cinnamon puffs at home. It is perfect for your sweet cravings. It is perfect for a quick evening snack. So, grab all the ingredients, and let’s get baking.
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Happy Cooking 🙂
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Richa & Jatin
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