These cinnamon apple croissants are an easy, delightful pastry made with just a few ingredients. They bake up flaky and golden, making a lovely breakfast or afternoon treat.
Puff pastry is wonderfully versatile and works for both sweet and savory recipes. Paired with thinly sliced apples and a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar, it becomes a melt-in-your-mouth pastry the whole family will enjoy.
Table of Contents
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- What You’ll Need
- Ingredient Substitutions & Additions
- Step By Step Instructions
- Storage Instructions
- Tips For Success
- Recipe FAQs
- Other Apple Recipes You’ll Love
- Cinnamon Apple Croissants Recipe
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What You’ll Need
Ingredients for these cinnamon apple croissants:
- Puff Pastry: One sheet of good-quality puff pastry.
- Apples: Use a naturally sweet variety, such as Honeycrisp or Fuji.
- Egg: Whisked with a little water for an egg wash to brush the croissants.
- Cinnamon Sugar: A simple coating of granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. For babies, use just plain ground cinnamon or omit sugar.
See the recipe card below for exact quantities.
Ingredient Substitutions & Additions
- Swap puff pastry for crescent dough if you prefer.
- Omit the egg wash and brush with melted butter or milk for a softer finish.
- Replace apples with thinly sliced pears for a different flavor.
Step By Step Instructions
STEP 1: Slice the apple into about 5 thin rings, remove the core from each ring with a teaspoon, then halve each ring to form crescent-shaped wedges.
STEP 2: Unfold the puff pastry onto a lightly floured surface. Gently roll to smooth and cut the sheet into 20 thin strips (cut into 10 strips, then halve each one).
STEP 3: Wrap each apple wedge with one or two strips of pastry, starting at one end and overlapping until the apple is fully covered. Press gently so the pastry adheres.
STEP 4: Arrange the wrapped apples on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Whisk the egg with 1 tablespoon of water and brush over each pastry. Generously sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top (reserve plain cinnamon for any baby portions).
STEP 5: Bake in a preheated 350°F (180°C) oven for about 25 minutes, until the croissants are puffed and golden brown.
Storage Instructions
Once cooled, store croissants in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To freeze, place them in a freezer-safe bag for up to 1 month. Rewarm in a 350°F oven for a few minutes or use an air fryer reheat setting — avoid microwaving, which makes puff pastry soggy.
Tips For Success
- Thaw pastry until pliable but still cool; overly soft pastry is hard to handle.
- Peel apples if you prefer, or leave skins on — they soften while baking.
- Make your own cinnamon sugar or use a store-bought blend. For baby-friendly portions, skip the sugar and use a light dusting of ground cinnamon.
Recipe FAQs
Either is fine. If the apples are sliced thinly, the skin will soften during baking. Peel if you prefer a smoother texture.
Honeycrisp and Fuji are excellent choices because they’re sweet and crisp, but any sweet apple will work.
No. Thinly sliced apple wedges will soften and cook through in the oven while the pastry bakes.
Other Apple Recipes You’ll Love
Apple Fritters (Fritters For Babies)
Applesauce Oatmeal Bars
Easy Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal Cookies
Cinnamon Muffins (Apple Donut Muffins)
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Ingredients
Apple Pastries
- 1 sheet puff pastry dough
- 1 large apple, Honeycrisp, Fuji, or similar
- 1 egg
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
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Unfold the puff pastry on a floured surface, roll lightly, and cut into 20 thin strips.
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Slice apples into rings, remove cores, and halve each ring to create wedges.
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Wrap each apple wedge with pastry strips, pressing to secure. Repeat for all wedges.
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Place on a parchment-lined sheet, brush with egg wash (egg + 1 tbsp water), and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
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Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes, or until golden brown.
Notes
- Keep pastry cool but workable—too soft makes it hard to handle.
- Peel apples if you prefer, otherwise the skins soften during baking.
- For baby-friendly portions, skip the cinnamon sugar and use a light dusting of plain cinnamon.
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