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    Gastronotherapy » Recipes » Dessert

    Easy Apple Pie with Puff Pastry

    Modified: Sep 21, 2023 · Published: Sep 9, 2022 · by MaryAnne · 20 Comments

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    No need to make pie dough when you can make apple pie with puff pastry! The flaky, buttery pastry crust is filled with juicy and tender apples that are tossed with warm fall spices and brown sugar. Using simple ingredients, this apple pie recipe is easy enough for a weeknight but special enough for your holiday table.

    apple pie with puff pastry and a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.

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    This time of year, give me all things apple, including dutch apple cake, gluten free apple muffins, and apple gorgonzola salad.

    But, is it even fall is there isn't an apple pie baking somewhere?? Like many folks, I love a good homemade pie but I don't always want to mess with making pie dough. In this shortcut to making pie, we use frozen puff pastry without sacrificing any of that buttery, flaky goodness.

    Make your life easier during the holidays and treat your loved ones to homemade apple pie with puff pastry. You can even assemble it ahead of time and bake it straight from the freezer.

    Jump to:
    • ⭐️ Why This Pie is the Best
    • 🍎 Ingredient Notes
    • 📝 Variations & Substitutions
    • 🔪 How to Make Apple Pie with Puff Pastry
    • 👩🏼‍🍳 Expert Tips
    • 💬 Frequently Asked Questions
    • 🍂 More Fall Recipes
    • Apple Pie with Puff Pastry Recipe

    ⭐️ Why This Pie is the Best

    • Easy shortcut using frozen puff pastry (like in my blueberry turnovers and strawberry turnovers), so no need to make homemade pie dough
    • Flaky, buttery pastry crust filled with juicy apples that are tossed with cinnamon, brown sugar, and butter
    • Puff pastry apple pie with simple ingredients
    • Easy enough for a weeknight but special enough for your holiday table
    • Freezer-friendly apple pie
    • Make ahead instructions provided

    🍎 Ingredient Notes

    apple pie ingredients arranged on a table.
    • Frozen puff pastry - Can be found in the freezer aisle at your local supermarket; thaw the pastry sheets in the refrigerator or on the counter. Use it to make my spinach and feta quiche. Or, if you're up to it, make your own homemade puff pastry!
    • Apples - When making apple pie, crisp and slightly tart-sweet apples are best. Think Fuji, Honeycrisp, or Gala when picking out varieties.
    • Light brown sugar - Adds deep flavor with notes of molasses
    • Fresh lemon juice - Brightens up our apple pie filling
    • Ground cinnamon and ginger - Warm fall spices perfectly complement the apples and puff pastry pie crust.
    • Cornstarch - Thickens the apple filling
    • Unsalted butter - Using unsalted butter helps to control the amount of salt added to our pie.

    📝 Variations & Substitutions

    slice of apple pie with fork on a white plate.
    • Vegan/dairy-free: Use a brand of puff pastry that is not made with real butter (most brands are actually made with oil, so it's not hard to find) and substitute vegan butter for dolloping on top of the sliced apples. The egg wash can be replaced with 2 tablespoons of plant-based/vegan milk.
    • Gluten-free version: Substitute gluten-free puff pastry for similar results.
    • Leave the skin on. Whether you peel the apple skin is totally up to you. Leaving it on provides additional nutrition, texture, color, and flavor!
    • Spices. Use your favorite fall spices like, nutmeg, allspice, and cardamom.
    • Make apple hand pies/turnovers: Toss sliced apples with brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, cornstarch, and salt. Roll out 2 sheets of puff pastry and cut them into 18 equal pieces (9 per sheet). Top with sliced apples (around 5 slices each), then lift up all four sides of each piece and pinch to seal in the middle. Transfer to 2 parchment-lined baking sheets and brush with egg. Bake at 400 degrees F for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown.

    🔪 How to Make Apple Pie with Puff Pastry

    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place a piece of parchment paper or foil on a baking sheet and set aside.

    On a floured surface, roll out one piece of puff pastry until thin (around 10"x11"). Carefully transfer to a pie dish and use your fingers to gently press along the bottom and sides of dish. Using a fork, make several holes in the base of pie, then bake for 15 minutes.

    sheet of puff pastry rolled out on floured surface.
    puff pastry pressed into pie dish.

    While the base is baking, peel, core, and thinly slice the apples (about ¼") and place into a large bowl.

    peeled, cored, and sliced apples in a large bowl.

    In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, cornstarch, and salt. Pour over apples and mix until apples are well coated.

    sugar, spices, lemon juice, and cornstarch mixed in a small bowl.
    apples tossed with sugar and spice mixture in a bowl.

    Roll out second sheet of puff pastry on a floured surface.

    Place coated apples into pre-baked pie base. Top with pieces of butter, then cover with second sheet of puff pastry. Use a scissors to cut off any dough hanging over the side, and use a fork to press around the rim of pastry, creating a seal for the dough.

    pieces of butter placed on top of apple mixture in a pie dish.
    fork pressing around rim of puff pastry crust.

    Using a pastry brush or spoon, brush beaten egg on top and cut several slits in the lid. Place pie on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes. Loosely place a piece of foil on top and bake for another 10 minutes.

    apple pie topped with puff pastry with slits cut into it.

    Let the pie cool for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set. Serve as-is or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

    Slice of apple pie being served.

    👩🏼‍🍳 Expert Tips

    • How to store: Cover and keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
    • How to reheat: Cover with foil and place in a preheated 350 degree F. oven (or toaster oven) for 15 minutes, until heated through. You can also microwave it, but the puff pastry will turn soggy.
    • How to freeze: Wrap individual pieces of pie in foil and place in a freezer-safe container. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months. To thaw, place in the refrigerator overnight and follow reheating instructions above.
    • Chill bottom crust. If your puff pastry becomes sticky and warm when rolling it out, place it in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before baking to firm the butter/fat back up again. This prevents it from getting soggy when baked.
    • Make ahead instructions: After assembling, wrap (unbaked) apple pie in foil, place in a freezer-safe container, and freeze for up to 1 month. Bake straight from the freezer, adding 5-10 minutes to bake time.
    • Keep it cold. Roll out the puff pastry while still cold and slightly frozen. It will be easier to work with and you won't end up with sticky dough.
    • Use the pastry scraps to fill in any holes in your pie crust - just pinch the dough together with your fingers.
    • Let it rest. Let your pie rest for at least 30 minutes before cutting into it. This allows the filling to set and prevents a watery pie.
    • Cut apples into thin, uniform slices that are about ¼" thick.

    💬 Frequently Asked Questions

    Can you use puff pastry on the base of a pie?

    Yes, just be sure to pre-bake it first. In this recipe, we pierce the base crust several times with a fork and bake it at 400 degrees F. for 15 minutes. This prevents it from becoming soggy after the pie is baked.

    How do you keep puff pastry from getting soggy on a pie?

    There are two important factors to prevent puff pastry from getting soggy: One is to chill the bottom pastry in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before baking, which firms up the fat in the pastry. And the other is to pre-bake the bottom crust. First, pierce it several times with a fork, then bake it at 400 degrees F. for 15 minutes.

    Do I need to cook puff pastry before adding filling?

    Pre-baking the puff pastry before adding your pie filling will help to prevent a soggy bottom crust. In this recipe, we pierce it with a fork and then pre-bake for 15 minutes at 400 degrees F.

    Should you cook apples before putting in pie?

    No, just toss them with a mixture of cornstarch, sugar, spices, and salt and add to your pie crust. The apples will cook and become tender as the pie bakes in the oven.

    🍂 More Fall Recipes

    • frosted and sliced bundt cake on a white platter.
      Moist Spice Bundt Cake with Caramel Frosting
    • Mixed nut tart on a white platter with gingham napkin and rolling pin.
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    • Platter of roasted carrots and green beans drizzled with balsamic.
      Roasted Carrots and Green Beans with Garlic
    • Creamy mashed potatoes garnished with fresh chives.
      Garlic Red Skin Mashed Potatoes

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    Sliced apple pie with melting ice cream on top.

    Apple Pie with Puff Pastry Recipe

    Author: MaryAnne
    No need to make pie dough when you can make apple pie with puff pastry! The flaky, buttery pastry crust is filled with juicy and tender apples that are tossed with warm fall spices and brown sugar. Using simple ingredients, this apple pie recipe is easy enough for a weeknight but special enough for your holiday table.
    5 from 15 votes
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 55 minutes mins
    Resting Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr 45 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10 servings
    Calories 434 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 9" pie plate

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed
    • 8 apples
    • ½ cup light brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
    • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves (optional)
    • 3 Tablespoons cornstarch
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
    • 1 egg, beaten

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place a piece of parchment paper or foil on a baking sheet and set aside.
    • On a floured surface, roll out one piece of puff pastry until thin (around 10"x11"). Carefully transfer to a pie dish and use your fingers to gently press along the bottom and sides of dish. Use a scissors or knife to cut off any excess dough hanging over the side of dish.
    • Using a fork, make several holes in the base of pie, then bake for 15 minutes. *If puff pastry is warm/sticky, place it in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before baking. Use the back of a spoon or spatula to press down on any puffed up areas of pastry after baked.
    • While the base is baking, peel, core, and thinly slice the apples (about ¼") and place into a large bowl.
    • In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, cornstarch, and salt. Pour over apples and mix until apples are well coated.
    • Roll out second sheet of puff pastry on a floured surface.
    • Place coated apples into pre-baked pie base. Top with pieces of butter, then cover with second sheet of puff pastry. Use a scissors to cut off any dough hanging over the side, and use a fork to press around the rim of pastry, creating a seal for the dough.
    • Using a pastry brush or spoon, brush beaten egg on top and cut several slits in the lid. Place pie on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes. Loosely place a piece of foil on top and bake for another 10 minutes.
    • Let the pie cool for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set. Serve as-is or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

    Notes

    • How to store: Cover and keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
    • How to reheat: Cover with foil and place in a preheated 350 degree F. oven (or toaster oven) for 15 minutes, until heated through. You can also microwave it, but the puff pastry will turn soggy.
    • Chill bottom crust. If your puff pastry becomes sticky and warm when rolling it out, place it in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before baking to firm the butter/fat back up again. This prevents it from getting soggy when baked.
    • Keep it cold. Roll out the puff pastry while still cold and slightly frozen. It will be easier to work with and you won't end up with sticky dough.
    • Use the pastry scraps to fill in any holes in your pie crust - just pinch the dough together with your fingers.
    • Let it rest. Let your pie rest for at least 30 minutes before cutting into it. This allows the filling to set and prevents a watery pie.
    • Cut apples into thin, uniform slices that are about ¼" thick.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 434kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 5gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 192mgPotassium: 211mgFiber: 4gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 244IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 2mg
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Barb Haner

      September 09, 2022 at 4:52 pm

      5 stars
      Looks really good!!

      Reply
      • MaryAnne

        September 09, 2022 at 4:56 pm

        Thank you! 😍

        Reply
    2. Jen

      November 06, 2022 at 5:58 am

      5 stars
      This pie is really impressive!! Everyone at my house loved it! Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • MaryAnne

        November 06, 2022 at 4:22 pm

        You're welcome, Jen! So happy to hear that it was a hit at your house!

        Reply
    3. Toni

      November 06, 2022 at 6:23 am

      5 stars
      This is seriously amazing!! My kids enjoyed it and asking me to make it again!

      Reply
      • MaryAnne

        November 06, 2022 at 4:22 pm

        Fantastic, Toni! Thanks for leaving a review! 😍

        Reply
    4. Angela

      November 06, 2022 at 6:30 am

      5 stars
      LOVE the idea of using puff pastry for a crust! So simple and delicious. Thanks for the great pie recipe.

      Reply
      • MaryAnne

        November 06, 2022 at 4:24 pm

        You're welcome, Angela! It really is so simple, and I love the texture!

        Reply
    5. Dannii

      November 06, 2022 at 6:48 am

      5 stars
      My favourite way to make apple pie. So quick and easy.

      Reply
      • MaryAnne

        November 06, 2022 at 4:24 pm

        Thanks, Dannii!

        Reply
    6. Claudia Lamascolo

      November 06, 2022 at 7:53 am

      5 stars
      Fantastic flavors everyone took the second piece!!! will make again thanks

      Reply
      • MaryAnne

        November 06, 2022 at 4:25 pm

        Well, I guess that's the true test of a good pie, Claudia!😂

        Reply
    7. Sue

      November 06, 2022 at 12:00 pm

      5 stars
      I had no idea you could use puff pastry as a crust for pie, this is blowing my mind! I'm going to try it this Thanksgiving, thanks 🙂

      Reply
      • MaryAnne

        November 06, 2022 at 4:27 pm

        Hi Sue - yes, it really is a quick and easy way to make pie for Thanksgiving! Let me know how it turns out. 😀

        Reply
    8. Gina Abernathy

      November 06, 2022 at 12:39 pm

      5 stars
      Loved this pie! Every bite tasted like fall. The spices were amazing!

      Reply
      • MaryAnne

        November 06, 2022 at 4:27 pm

        So happy to hear that, Gina!

        Reply
    9. Cindy

      February 05, 2023 at 8:49 am

      Can you use prepared apple pie filling?

      Reply
      • MaryAnne

        February 05, 2023 at 11:24 am

        Hi Cindy, I have not tried this recipe with canned apple pie filling, but it should work just fine!

        Reply
    10. Carol

      May 05, 2023 at 12:27 pm

      What was the parchment paper for?

      Reply
      • MaryAnne

        May 05, 2023 at 12:36 pm

        Hi Carol, the parchment paper/foil is to make for easy clean up. Otherwise, the baking sheet that the pie is placed on could become a pain to clean. That said, it's totally optional.

        Reply
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