Mini Apple Croissants (5 Ingredients)
These mini apple croissants make a quick and easy fall treat! Ready in about 20 minutes with only 5 ingredients, they’re perfect on busy days. Juicy apples wrapped in cinnamon sugar and buttery puff pastry, these bite-sized croissants are ideal for fall gatherings or lunchboxes.
Similar to my apple crumble bars, the combination of juicy apples, warm cinnamon sugar, and buttery puff pastry combines ALL the fall flavors in one delicious bite.
Make a batch of these mini croissants in about 20 minutes with 5 ingredients only. These bite-sized croissants are perfect for parties or as an fall-inspired dessert or lunchbox treat.
For more seasonal apple recipes, check out my apple carrot muffins, stewed apples and pears, and 3-ingredient apple crisp.
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Mini Apple Croissants (5 Ingredients)
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 puff pastry sheet 8×8-inch, thawed
- 1 tbsp milk
- 1 apple tart apple such as Fuji, Honeycrisp, or Granny Smith
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425F (220C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, combine the sugar and ground cinnamon.1 tbsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- Brush the puff pastry sheet with milk and sprinkle 1/2 of the cinnamon sugar mixture onto the pastry in an even layer. Cut the pastry into long even triangles.1 puff pastry sheet, 1 tbsp milk
- Peel, core, and cut the apples into small wedges. Roll them in the sugar and cinnamon mixture.1 apple
- Place a coated apple piece on the longer end of a triangle and tightly roll it up into a croissant. Lightly press in the end of the triangle to secure the shape. Don't overfill the croissants or they can open up during baking. Repeat with the remaining pastry triangles.
- Brush the croissants with milk and roll them in the cinnamon mixture. Place them onto the lined baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes until puffed up and golden brown.
- Let them cool slightly and serve warm or cold.
Notes
Nutrition
Ingredients and substitutions
See the recipe card further down for full information on quantities.
- Puff Pastry: I use store-bought puff pastry sheets for convenience but you can make your own rough puff or puff pastry as well. You can use crescent roll dough or shortcrust pastry as a substitute for puff pastry.
- Apple: Fuji apples are ideal for their tartness, but you can also use Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apples.
- Sugar: Granulated sugar works best for this recipe but brown sugar or raw coconut sugar are good options too.
- Cinnamon: Ground cinnamon adds warmth and flavor.
- Milk: Whole milk or 2% milk works well for brushing the pastry.
Variations
Spiced apple: Add a pinch of nutmeg, cloves, or ginger to the apple filling for extra spice or simply use some of my homemade chai mix or Christmas spice mix.
Glazed croissants: Brush the cooled croissants with a simple glaze made with powdered sugar, cinnamon, and milk.
Step-by-step: mini apple croissants
See the recipe card further down for full information on all steps.
1: Combine sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
2: Brush the thawed puff pastry with milk. Sprinkle 1/2 the sugar mixture onto the pastry and cut it into evenl sized long triangles.
3: Prepare the apple wedges and toss them in the sugar mixture.
4: Assemble the mini croissants.
5: Brush the croissants with milk and roll them in the sugar mixture before baking.