Description
Indulge in the delightful blend of flavors with our Apple Pie Almond Croissants Recipe. This unique treat marries the comforting essence of apple pie with the flaky, buttery texture of croissants, making it perfect for any occasion—be it breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Each croissant is filled with sweet, spiced apples and rich almond paste, then dusted with powdered sugar and topped with slivered almonds for a beautiful presentation. Easy to make with pre-made croissant dough, this recipe will impress your guests while providing a cozy culinary experience you won’t want to miss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package pre-made croissant dough (8 croissants)
- 2 cups diced apples (about 2 medium apples)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup almond paste
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Butter for greasing
Instructions
- Prepare the apple filling by cooking diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat for 5–7 minutes until tender.
- In a mixing bowl, knead almond paste until soft and creamy.
- Unroll the croissant dough and spread almond cream on each triangle. Add a spoonful of apple filling and roll from the wide end into crescent shapes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and grease lightly. Place croissants on the sheet, brush with egg wash, sprinkle with slivered almonds, and bake for 15–20 minutes until golden.
- Allow to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar and serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant (45g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg