Apple Pastries Baked in the Oven: A Delicious Homemade Recipe

Apple pastries are the perfect combination of flaky pastry dough and a sweet, spiced apple filling. Baked to golden perfection in the oven, these treats are not only easy to make but also a crowd-pleaser for breakfast, dessert, or as a snack. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is simple and requires only a few ingredients. In this article, we will guide you through the step-by-step process of making apple pastries baked in the oven.

Ingredients

To make these delicious apple pastries, you’ll need the following ingredients:

For the Pastry:

• 1 package of puff pastry sheets (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 egg (for egg wash)
• 2 tablespoons of water

For the Apple Filling:

• 2 large apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or any apple of your choice)
• 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon of brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg (optional)
• 1 teaspoon of lemon juice (to prevent apples from browning)
• 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon of cornstarch (optional, for thickening)

For the Glaze (Optional):

• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon milk or cream
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

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