Welcome to the second annual Brunch Week hosted by the lovely Terri of 
If there’s one thing I love when thinking of brunch food eats . . it’s got to be puff pastry. Puff pastry is like the most amazing thing in the world and can transform a sweet or savory treat into something so delightful. I have to admit though, I have not yet tried making puff pastry dough from scratch. . it’s on my list! But until then, store bought frozen puff pastry is the way to go!
These croissants are so easy to make it’s crazy. That’s the glorious thing about puff pastry .. it makes your baked treats look impeccable and perfect. I make these croissants all the time and when peaches aren’t in season, I use apples.
Simply roll out your thawed puff pastry dough and cut one sheet into four, even squares. Place your apples towards the lower corner and top with a cinnamon and sugar mixture.
Roll the bottom flap up, covering the apples and tuck under and then roll the top flap down and tuck under. Next, gently bend the two ends slightly downwards.
Repeat until all of your croissants are finished. Next, brush on some egg wash and then top with more of the cinnamon/sugar mixture. Bake and voila! Look at these beauties! (See the recipe card below for complete instructions).
Drizzle on some melted Nutella and devour immediately.
The best part of these apple croissants? Eating these babies with my 
Apple Croissants for #BrunchWeek
Ingredients
- 2 apples peeled and sliced thin (recommend using Honeycrisp, Fuji or Gala)
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 3 - 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 sheets frozen puff pastry thawed
- egg wash: 1 egg slightly beaten + 1 teaspoon water
- melted Nutella
- serve with Bonne Maman's Fig Preserves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees and prepare a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Set aside.
- Wash, peel and cut your apples and set aside. Mix together the sugar + the cinnamon in a small bowl and set aside.
- Working on a good non-stick surface, roll out your thawed puff pastry dough and cut one sheet into four, equal squares. Place your apples towards the lower corner and sprinkle on the cinnamon and sugar mixture.
- Roll the bottom flap up, covering the apples and tuck under and then roll the top flap down and tuck under. Next, gently bend the two ends of the croissant slightly downwards.
- Repeat until all of your croissants are finished. Brush on the egg wash and then top with more of the cinnamon/sugar mixture. Bake for 23-25 minutes, or until the croissants are golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes.
- Drizzle on some melted Nutella, serve with the fig preserves and devour immediately.
You’ve got to check out what everyone else brought for today!
Brunch Beverages:
- Raspberry-Mango Batido from Foxes Love Lemons
- Blackberry Mimosas from Quarter Life (Crisis) Cuisine
Brunch Egg Dishes:
- Spinach Bell Pepper Frittata from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Corn Souffle from Hungry Couple
- Croque Madame Muffins from Cooking in Stilettos
- Fajita Vegetable Quesadillas with Eggs and Avocado Hollandaise from Sarcastic Cooking
- Bacon, Cheddar, Zucchini Quiche from The Kitchen Prep
- Tortilla Espanola from Savvy Eats
Brunch Breads and Grains:
- Blueberry Cornmeal Waffles from The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
- Busy Bee’s Granola from Culinary Adventures with Camilla
- Chocolate Dipped Banana Hazelnut Pancake Kebabs from Food Faith Fitness
- Springtime Sweet Rolls from Eat Your Heart Out
- 10 Minute English Muffin Cream Cheese Danish from Neighborfood
- Lemon Poppyseed Scones from Real Housemoms
- Apple Croissants from Hip Foodie Mom
- Fig and Oatmeal Breakfast Bar from My Catholic Kitchen
- Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins from Jen’s Favorite Cookies
Brunch Fruits, Vegetables, Sides:
- Roasted Beet Salad with Pistachios and Blue Cheese from Healthy. Delicious.
- Caramelized Onion, Apple and Gruyere Bites from Take a Bite out of Boca
- Savory Truffles from Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
Brunch Desserts:
- Orange Marmalade Pound Cake from Love and Confections
- Hazelnut-Blackberry Cottage Pudding from The Vintage Cook
- Surprise Inside Orange Pound Cake from Chelsea’s Messy Apron
- Strawberry Hazelnut Crumble with Coconut Whipped Cream from The Little Ferraro Kitchen
- Corn Fritter Shortcakes with Maple Whipped Cream from The Spiffy Cookie
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These look soooo good, Alice. We are big into puff pastry here too, it’s always in our fridge!
Thank you so much, Matt!
Heavenly crescents indeed! I love Bonne Maman and with that little apple filling, a side of preserves and chocolate drizzle, I’d be set. Brunch or breakky is always a favourite meal.
I haven’t found Bon Maman fig preserves at my local market-I need to find some soon b/c it’s a favorite flavor of mine! Your crescents are gorgeous, Alice! So perfect for Mother’s Day (maybe someone will bake me these this Sunday:))
Lora, I feel the same way. . now that I’m in the kitchen cooking all the time. . my husband has conveniently forgotten how to cook. At least he still makes pancakes. . I think that’s what I’m getting on Sunday! LOL!
My tastebuds just fell off my face. These look AMAZING! I love croissants, and the apple addition is perfect!!
Perfection!
I am SO glad these are made with puff pastry…now I can make them ASAP. They look magnificent, Alice!! Magnificent brunch dish!!!
Thank you so much, Liz! 🙂
Alice, I wish brunch week could be every week! I am loving all the recipes going on, especially your gorgeous croissants. I never thought to use puff pastry but it makes perfect sense 🙂
Amy, oh my gawd, I LOVE puff pastry!!! You must try this and it’s so easy!
What a great shortcut! I’ve yet to try homemade puff pastry, either — too intimidating, not enough counter space. 😉 These look like the perfect alternative to all that work!
Thank you so much, Dianna!
Excuse me… pardon me… I’m comin’ in for a plate full of this goodness!
These are just beyond beautiful, Alice. While it may not be a health food, I always keep puff pastry in the freezer. It’s so versatile, and people seem to be SUPER impressed with almost anything made with it 🙂
Thank you so much, Lori!! I make these all the time. . super versatile!!
These look absolutely divine, Alice!
Thank you so much, Melanie!
Such a gorgeous pastry! Love the ones drizzled.
So photos are so pretty! And totally perfectly themed for Mother’s Day and an afternoon brunch! Love these apple croissants – they sound amazing! And those fig preserves – I need to try those next!
Alice, I’m swooning over here. I love puff pastry (always have it in my freezer) and yay to not having to pre-cook the apples. The quicker I can get apple croissants into my face the better. These are gorgeous, especially with the drizzle of melted Nutella over top.
Ooh, I love this idea, Alice! Such a great timesaver. One day I would love to learn how to make real puff pastry or croissant dough. I just spotted a kouign amann recipe in this month’s Bon Appetit and I’d love to take a crack at it. If only there were more hours in the day!
OH MY! Your apple croissants looks so good> I must be delicious with such great ingredients.
Ohhh I’m a little jealous you got fig preserves!! The filling in these croissants sounds amazing
What did you get? It’s so yummy!!
It’s too hard to pick a favorite. It would definitely be something sweet though. I’m sure I’d love your easy to make croissants.
These are so beautiful Alice. Seriously, so beautiful. I never thought of making croissants with puff pastry… I’m inspired to get my act together to make these for Mother’s day this weekend! Very excited to look at the other ‘brunchers’ blogs and their recipes, yay! x
Laura, your life will be changed forever! It’s so easy and such a great “cheat” recipe!
These are gorgeous! I love this idea. And you’re right–frozen puff pastry is God’s gift to breakfast! 🙂
Mmm one thing better than a croissant is a stuffed one! Can’t wait until I get my hand on some apples.
Oh my goodness these look amazing! I can’t believe how simple they are to make… such a stunning brunch idea! Pinned 🙂
Looks amazing!! Think we’ll add pecans to ours. Can’t wait to try it!!