The Vegan Caramel Apple Pastries are a delicious and simple dessert. This dessert has three grams of fiber and 285 calories in each serving. Takes 45 minutes to prepare these pastries. It contains apples, sugar, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, cornstarch, vanilla extract, vegan puff pastry, caramel sauce, maple syrup, vegan milk, & coarse sugar. We may pair this dessert with vegan yogurt, vanilla tea, orange slices, chia pudding, overnight oats, vegan pumpkin pie, or hot apple cider. Store these Vegan Caramel Apple Pastries in the container for three days.
STATS:
- Total time: 45 minutes
- Course: Dessert
- Serving size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Diet: Vegan
- Cooking time: 25 minutes
- Serving: 8 pastries
- Preparation time: 20 minutes
- Cuisine: American
EQUIPMENT:
- Large skillet
- Wooden spoon
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring spoons
- Rolling pin
- Baking sheet
- Cutting board
- knife
- Baking paper
- Pastry brush
- Small bowl
- Fork
- Measuring cups
- Cooling rack
INGREDIENTS:
FOR THE APPLE FILLING:
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- One tbsp vegan butter
- One tbsp water
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Quarter tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 3 medium apples
- One tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 pinch salt
FOR THE PASTRIES:
- 1 sheet vegan puff pastry
- 1 tbsp vegan milk
- Quarter cup vegan caramel sauce
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp coarse sugar
FOR FINISHING:
- Two tbsp vegan caramel sauce
INGREDIENT NOTES:
APPLES:
- They give the main fruit filling to the pastries. Apples become tender and sweet when we cook them. You may use pears as an alternative.
BROWN SUGAR:
- It gives a sweet taste and a deep caramel-like taste to the apple filling. Brown sugar works well with the cinnamon and cooked apples. You may use coconut sugar as another idea.
VEGAN BUTTER:
- This butter adds richness and helps cook the apples to make the flavorful filling. It provides a smooth texture to the mixture. You may use refined coconut oil as per your preference.
VEGAN PUFF PASTRY:
- It makes the flaky and crispy outer layer of the pastries. You may use vegan pie dough as a substitute.
COARSE SUGAR:
- This sugar gives a light, crunchy topping to the pastries. It makes the dessert look attractive as well. Include regular granulated sugar if you are not using coarse sugar.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, core the peeled apples and cut them into even pieces.
- Include vegan butter in the skillet and melt on a medium heat.
- Cook the diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, lemon juice, and vanilla for 8 minutes.
- Mix cornstarch with one tbsp water in a small bowl.
- Add the mixture in the skillet to cook for two minutes, then turn off the flame.
- Cool the filling for ten minutes and warm the oven to 400°F.
- Then cover the sheet with baking paper and put the vegan puff pastry on the floured surface.
- Gently roll the pastry and cut it into 8 equal squares.
- In the center of the pastry square, add a small quantity of apple filling.
- Put one tsp of vegan caramel sauce on the apple filling and fold the pastry square diagonally.
- Make the triangle, then press the edges to seal them and make two small cuts on the top.
- Mix vegan milk and maple syrup and thinly brush on the pastry.
- Sprinkle them with coarse sugar and put the pastries on the sheet.
- Bake the pastries for 25 minutes and cool them for ten minutes.
- Lastly, drizzle the remaining vegan caramel sauce on top and serve.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
DESSERT:
- Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream
- Vegan Cinnamon Ice Cream
- Warm Vanilla Custard
- Coconut Whipped Cream
FRUIT:
- Fresh Berries
- Sliced Pears
- Fresh Strawberries
- Orange Slices
BREAKFAST:
- Vegan Yogurt
- Overnight Oats
- Cinnamon Oatmeal
- Chia Pudding
HOT DRINKS:
- Vegan Chai Latte
- Cinnamon Coffee
- Hot Apple Cider
- Vanilla Tea
HOLIDAY:
- Pumpkin Pie
- Apple Crisp
- Cinnamon Rolls
- Chocolate Brownies
TIPS:
- Avoid cooking the apples too much so they remain tender and firm.
- Cool the filling properly, then include it in the pastry for better results.
- Do not fill the pastries too much so they do not leak and seal better.
- Bake the pastries until they get golden to make the texture flaky and crispy.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Store the pastries in the container for three days.
FREEZER:
- Cool the pastries, then freeze in the container for two months.
FAQs:
What apples give better results for the recipe?
- Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Pink Lady give better results in the dish.
Can I include store-bought vegan caramel?
- Yes, store-bought vegan caramel works well in the dish.
Is caramel good to exclude from this meal?
- Yes, you may skip caramel to make simple cinnamon apple pastries or replace it with maple syrup.
Why did the filling leak from the pastries?
- Overfilling the pastries or not sealing the edges properly makes the filling leak.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 285 kcal
Net carbs: 37 g
Iron: 1.6 mg
Total carbs: 40 g
Vitamin A: 180 IU
Fiber: 3 g
Calcium: 24 mg
Protein: 3 g
Sodium: 220 mg
Potassium: 135 mg
