Can I use store-bought puff pastry?

Yes — and it's highly recommended! Store-bought puff pastry is buttery, flaky, and saves you hours of work. Just make sure it's fully thawed but still cold when working with it for best results.

Are these pastries freezer-friendly?

Absolutely. You can freeze them before or after baking : Unbaked : Assemble, then freeze on a tray before transferring to a freezer bag. Bake from frozen — just add 5–7 minutes to the bake time. Baked : Let them cool, wrap individually, and freeze. Reheat at 325°F (165°C) until warmed through and crisp.

Can I use fresh or canned apples?

Fresh apples give the best texture and flavor — Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work great. However, canned apple pie filling can be used for a shortcut. Just drain slightly if it’s too syrupy.

How do I keep the filling from leaking out?

Two key tips: Cool the filling completely before assembling Crimp the edges well with a fork and brush with egg wash to seal

What kind of pastry is best for apple pie breakfast pastries?

For a breakfast twist, puff pastry is your best bet. It creates light, airy, buttery layers that contrast beautifully with the warm apple filling. While traditional apple pies often use shortcrust or double-crust dough, puff pastry is what gives this version its signature flaky apple pastry texture.

Is this the same pastry used for apple strudel?

Not quite. Apple strudel typically uses stretched strudel dough or phyllo dough, which is thinner and crispier. That said, many home bakers substitute puff pastry for a simplified version of strudel. So, while not traditional, puff pastry is a suitable shortcut for that layered effect.

What are other popular breakfast pastries like this?

Common options include: Apple turnovers Danish pastries Pop tarts Croissants with fruit fillings Cinnamon rolls Each of these offers a slightly different texture, but they all share one thing in common: flaky, sweet, and satisfying morning flavor.

Can I make this recipe into apple turnovers?

Absolutely! Simply fold your puff pastry squares diagonally to create triangles, seal the edges, and bake as directed. This shape is perfect for a handheld apple turnover breakfast recipe and keeps the filling neatly tucked inside.

Apple Pie Breakfast Pastry: 7 Perfectly Flaky Treats to Love

Description

This Apple Pie Breakfast Pastry is flaky, golden, and filled with warm cinnamon apples. Easy to make with puff pastry and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze!

Ingredients

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1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
2 medium apples, peeled and diced
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Optional: powdered sugar glaze or icing drizzle

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Instructions

Sauté diced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and butter over medium heat until softened (8–10 min).
Roll out pastry, cut into squares, spoon filling into centers, fold or cover with another square.
Crimp edges with fork, brush with egg wash, bake at 375°F for 20–25 minutes until golden.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American