There are few things in life more enjoyable than a fresh, flakey pastry. I love visiting coffee shops, picking something from the display case, and pairing it with a cup of coffee. Sitting down to savor the perfect combination feels like the nicest break in the middle of a long day. I’d love to recreate this feeling at home more often, but flakey, bakery-style pastries are notoriously difficult to DIY.
That’s why I was so thrilled when I discovered the concept of apple butter palmiers. Since you use premade puff pastry, you get all the delicate, flakey layers you want without the hours of prep work. And filled with sweet Weaver’s apple butter and sprinkled with cinnamon sugar, it’s the perfect combination to enjoy alongside a cup of coffee.
I love that they’re so simple to assemble and use minimal ingredients. While they don’t look like much going into the oven, they emerge completely transformed, resembling the bakery-style pastry of your dreams—shaped into the cutest little hearts. So the next time you’re craving a little treat, but can’t get out of the house, try your hand at these apple butter palmiers. In no time at all, you’ll be enjoying a delicious, flaky pastry from the comfort of your own home.
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Apple Butter Palmiers
- Prep Time: 20 Minutes
- Cook Time: 20 Minutes
- Total Time: 1 Hour 20 Minutes
- Yield: 2 Dozen Pastries 1x
Ingredients
- 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed according to package directions
- 1 Jar Weaver’s Orchard Apple Butter
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- On a lightly floured surface, unfold the thawed puff pastry sheets. Spread apple butter on top of both sheets, using a spoon to ensure an even layer.
- In a small bowl, mix together the sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the mixture on top of the apple butter, reserving some for later.
- Fold both long sides inward until they are just barely touching in the center. Sprinkle another 1 tablespoon of cinnamon sugar on top of the exposed pastry. Then, fold one side over the other side, closing like a book. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 400F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Slice the dough into 3/4-inch pieces. Tip: Use a serrated knife and a very gentle sawing motion, with no pressing at all so you don’t squeeze any filling out. Sprinkle each piece with the remaining cinnamon sugar and place on the baking sheet 2 inches apart, laying them cut side up. Make sure you don’t put them too close together, or they won’t have room to puff completely!
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until puffed and golden. Cool for 2 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature. Best eaten the day they are made but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days or 5 days in the refrigerator.
Keywords: apples, apple butter, pastries